Mahomed II in the Aya Sophia
Print
ca. 1890-1910 (drawn), 1912 (published)
ca. 1890-1910 (drawn), 1912 (published)
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Etching on paper depicting Mehmet II at the Hagia Sofia in Istanbul. Signed in pencil and numbered No.7 [of 110].
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Etching on paper |
| Brief description | Etching by Marius Bauer entitled 'Mahomed II in the Aya Sophia'. Dutch School, published 1912. |
| Physical description | Etching on paper depicting Mehmet II at the Hagia Sofia in Istanbul. Signed in pencil and numbered No.7 [of 110]. |
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| Credit line | Purchased with the assistance of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, Art Fund, Shell International and the Friends of the V&A |
| Object history | Mehmet II (the Conqueror) is reputed to have dismounted before entering Aya Sofia (Hagia Sophia), and to have prevented brutalities against Christians being committed within the church. |
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| Other number | W.215 - catalogue number |
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| Accession number | SP.89 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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