{"product_id":"portret-van-de-sultan-mustafa-basha-theodor-de-bry","title":"Portret van de sultan Mustafa Basha - Theodor de Bry","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed sixteenth-century engraving by Theodor de Bry, featuring a portrait of Mustafa Basha within an ornamental border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Theodor de Bry depicts Mustafa Basha, a figure of the Ottoman Empire, presented within a formal circular frame. De Bry, a Flemish engraver and publisher, produced this work as part of his broader interest in documenting global figures and cultures during the late sixteenth century. The portrait captures the subject in profile, wearing a large, voluminous turban, a common stylistic marker for Ottoman officials in European prints of the period. The precision of the line work reflects the technical mastery required for copperplate engraving, a medium that allowed for the wide dissemination of such images across Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surrounding border provides a decorative context, featuring floral motifs, birds, and small animals. This framing device is characteristic of the period, where portraiture was often integrated into larger, ornamental structures. Latin inscriptions appear at the top and bottom of the print, providing historical context and identifying the subject. These texts were typical for the era, as they served to inform the viewer of the subject's identity and status within the geopolitical climate of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Bry's work is notable for its clarity and the systematic approach to portraiture. By focusing on the profile, the artist emphasises the distinct features of the subject while maintaining a sense of order and balance. The contrast between the central portrait and the detailed, patterned border creates a visual hierarchy that draws the eye to the figure of Mustafa Basha. This print offers a glimpse into how European artists of the late Renaissance visualised and categorised figures from the Ottoman world, blending observational detail with the conventions of contemporary printmaking. It remains a clear example of the intersection between historical documentation and artistic craft in the late sixteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-oath-of-allegiance-to-the-states-general-johannes-wierix\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Oath of Allegiance to the States General - Johannes Wierix — Johannes Wierix\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/david-spares-the-life-of-saul-gerard-de-jode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDavid Spares the Life of Saul - Gerard de Jode — Gerard de Jode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Theodor de Bry","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58464610746703,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58464619037007,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58464619069775,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58464619102543,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58464619135311,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58464619168079,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58464619200847,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58464619233615,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58464619266383,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58464619299151,"sku":null,"price":570.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58464619331919,"sku":null,"price":570.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portret-van-de-sultan-Mustafa-Basha_Poster_CompositorV1_1786280049135.jpg?v=1786589003","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/portret-van-de-sultan-mustafa-basha-theodor-de-bry","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}