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The Conqueror’s Gaze

In this 15th-century watercolor portrait, Sultan Mehmed II known as Mehmed the Conqueror appears in profile, adorned in a voluminous white turban and a richly patterned robe. His serene expression and poised posture convey both authority and introspection. The delicate brushwork and subtle color palette reflect the refined aesthetics of the Ottoman court, blending Eastern and Western artistic influences. In the Slow Art format, viewers can appreciate the intricate details and the contemplative atmosphere of the piece. This artwork is housed in the Topkapi Palace Museum in Istanbul, Turkey.

Duration: 00:02:19

Categories: Old Masters,Slow Art

Tags: turkish, school, portrait, sultan, mahmet, 16_2216_s_turkish_school_mehmet_ii_0219_p14.mp4 mehmed was sultan of the ottoman empire, and ruled from constantinople (now istanbul), the city that had been the capital of the byzantine empire until mehmed conquered it in 1453. this painting is now in the topkapi palace museum in istanbul, turkey.