Ottoman Empire Collection

Orteliuss map of Ottoman Empire, 1570
Orteliuss map of the Ottoman Empire. This map is from the 1570 first edition of Theatrum orbis terrarum ( Theatre of the World )

Serio-Comic War Map For The Year 1877, 1877. Found in the collection of State History Museum, Moscow

Historical city map of Smyrna (Izmir), Turkey, woodcut, published 1897
Historical city map of Smyrna (Izmir), Turkey. Wood engraving, published in 1897

John III Sobieski sending message of victory to the Pope Innocent XI after the Battle of Vienna, 1883. Found in the Collection of Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome

Mostar, the Old Bidge over the Neretva river, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Old Bridge (Stari Most) reflected in Neretva River, Bosnia and Hercegovina, at dusk, long exposure. The bridge is a famous tourist destination

GEUR2A-00123
Russian Cossacks sending a message of scorn to the Turkish army in Constantinople. Printed color halftone reproduction of a painting

The Charge of the Light Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava, 1854. Artist: Hayes
The Charge of the Light Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava, 1854. From a private collection

Ottoman Empire defeated in Vienna, 1683
King John III Sobieski leads Polish forces repulsing the Ottoman Turks from Vienna, 1683. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dynasties in the time of the Buwayids, circa 932 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
Dynasties in the time of the Buwayids, circa 932 A.D. c1915. Map of civilisations in the Middle East during the 10th century: Byzantine, Buwayid Kingdom, Abbasid Caliphate, Kingdom of the Ikhshids

Balkan Peninsula in 1878, lithograph
Ancient map Balkan. The political classification of the Balkan Peninsula after the Treaty of Berlin in 1878. Lithograph, published in 1878

Illustration of Suleiman The Magnificent during Battle of Mohacs

JEWS IN JERUSALEM, c1900. Three Jewish men in Jerusalem. Photochrome, c1900

Armenian girl and Syrian men
Armenian girl, Druze man, and a man from Damascus. Antique hand-colored print

Byzantine and Crusaders v. Seljuks, circa 1130 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
Byzantine and Crusaders v. Seljuks, circa 1130 A.D. c1915. Map of civilisations in the Middle East during the 12th century: Byzantine, other Christian states, Abbasid Caliphate, Seljuks, Fatimids

Nikolakis Mitropoulos. From Voyage a Athenes et a Constantinople, 1825. Artist: Dupre, Louis (1789-1837)
Nikolakis Mitropoulos. From Voyage a Athenes et a Constantinople, 1825. Private Collection

Sultan Suleiman I the Magnificent. Artist: Titian, (School)
Sultan Suleiman I the Magnificent. Private Collection

Angling in Troubled Waters. A Serio-Comic Map of Europe. Artist: Fred W. Rose (active End of 19th cen. )
Angling in Troubled Waters. A Serio-Comic Map of Europe. Private Collection

Ottoman Empire, lithograph, published in 1878
Ancient map of Ottoman Empire. Lithograph, published in 1878

Ottoman Empire: Portrait of Sultan Mahmud II (1784-1839)"
LRI4661983 Ottoman Empire: Portrait of Sultan Mahmud II (1784-1839)" It is representative pointing his finger may be to indicate the order to slaughter the order of the Janissaries

Abdulmecit I (1823-1861). Ottoman Sultan (1839-1861)

Valletta, the capital of Malta
Valletta is the capital city of Malta. It was named for Jean Parisot de la Valette, who succeeded in defending the island from an Ottoman invasion in 1565.The City was officially recognised as a

The Maghreb and the Middle East, Ottoman miniature
Cartography, late 16th century. The Maghreb and the Middle East. Ottoman miniature

SULEIMAN THE MAGNIFICENT (1496?-1566). Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, 1520-1566. Suleimans consort Khurrem (center) demanding that he put to death his Grand Vizier Ilderim (far right)

TURKISH ASTRONOMERS. Astronomers in the Istanbul observatory. Ottoman manuscript illumination, late 16th century

Macedonians defending themselves with bombs against Turkish soldiers (colour litho)
2795764 Macedonians defending themselves with bombs against Turkish soldiers (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Markos Botsaris, 1874. Creator: Gerome, Jean-Leon (1824-1904)
Markos Botsaris, 1874. Private Collection

Neri to Akra, c1915. Creator: Stanfords Geographical Establishment
Neri to Akra, c1915. Map showing the journey of British writer, soldier and diplomatic advisor Mark Sykes in Turkey, (at that time part of the Ottoman Empire)

Boat with Greek Fugitives, 1834. Creator: Hayez, Francesco (1791-1882)
Boat with Greek Fugitives, 1834. Private Collection

Markos Botsaris at the Battle of Karpenisi, on the night of August 8, 1823, 1852. Found in the collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

The Naval Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827. Artist: Reinagle, George Philip (1802-1835)
The Naval Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827. Private Collection

Greek Warrior, 1861. Artist: Haag, Carl (1820-1915)
Greek Warrior, 1861. Found in the collection of the Benaki Museum, Athens

Haraki Bay
A castle is reflected in the waters of Haraki Bay. The castle is all that remains of the last stronghold that the Knights of Saint John held on to before been driven off by the Ottoman Turks

Dragut Reis, the famous Barbary corsair, prepares to board an enemy vessel in search of loot
7339197 Dragut Reis, the famous Barbary corsair, prepares to board an enemy vessel in search of loot, mid 19th century (coloured engraving) by Debelle, Alexandre (1805-97); National Maritime Museum

Map of the Ottoman Empire before 1453. (print)
7420051 Map of the Ottoman Empire before 1453. (print); (add.info.: Map of the Ottoman Empire before 1453. From the book Outline of History by H.G. Wells, published 1920.); Photo © Ken Welsh

The Battle of Navarino, 20 October 1827, 1828 (oil on canvas)
7337716 The Battle of Navarino, 20 October 1827, 1828 (oil on canvas) by Luny, Thomas (1759-1837); 40.6x52.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Siege of Malta: The Flight of the Turks on September 13, 1565, late 16th century (oil on canvas)
MMM5457817 Siege of Malta: The Flight of the Turks on September 13, 1565, late 16th century (oil on canvas); National Maritime Museum, London

Suleiman the Magnificent
6117472 Suleiman the Magnificent; (add.info.: Suleiman I, known as Suleiman the Magnificent, 1494-1566, 10th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Selim III. Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. (print)
7419918 Selim III. Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. (print); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

The Battle of Lepanto, October 7, 1571
7177121 The Battle of Lepanto, October 7, 1571.; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Lepanto, October 7, 1571, when the fleet of the Holy League, a coalition of Catholic States)

A heavenly apparition
5672120 A heavenly apparition; (add.info.: Traditional Russian woodcut Illustration showing a heavenly apparition. 1736.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Turkish dancer, 1707-08 (engraving)
2085495 Turkish dancer, 1707-08 (engraving) by Scotin, Gerard Jean Baptiste (1671-1716); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Geography. Turkey. Turkish dancer from the Ottoman Sultan court)

Ceremonial dress of the sultan, 1707-1708 (engraving)
2069333 Ceremonial dress of the sultan, 1707-1708 (engraving) by Scotin, Gerard Jean Baptiste (1671-1716); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Geography. Turkey. The Sultan the day of the Eid al Adha)

Entry of the Turks into Baghdad, 1534 AD (litho)
8660922 Entry of the Turks into Baghdad, 1534 AD (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entry of the Turks into Baghdad, 1534 AD)

Emissaries of Suleiman the Magnificent arriving in Frankfurt, 1562 (engraving)
8663942 Emissaries of Suleiman the Magnificent arriving in Frankfurt, 1562 (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Turkish prisoners taken from Plevna, 1877 (litho)
8664003 Turkish prisoners taken from Plevna, 1877 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turkish prisoners taken at the Siege of Plevna (Pleven), Bulgaria

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O for odalisque (concubine) (chromolitho)
8677327 O for odalisque (concubine) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: O for odalisque (concubine). Concubine in a Turkish harem

Tulip, tower, Turk and a T (for right angles) (chromolitho)
8677352 Tulip, tower, Turk and a T (for right angles) (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: T for tulip, tower, Turk and a T (for right angles)

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The Ottoman Empire, a vast and influential empire that spanned across three continents, holds a significant place in history. Orteliuss map of the Ottoman Empire from 1570 provides us with an intriguing glimpse into its territorial extent during that era. Fast forward to 1877, we find ourselves examining the Serio-Comic War Map, which humorously depicts the political landscape surrounding the empire at that time. Moving on to Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina, we encounter the iconic Old Bridge over the Neretva river. This architectural marvel stands as a testament to the empire's cultural influence and engineering prowess. Similarly, Smyrna (Izmir) in Turkey showcases its historical significance through a woodcut city map published in 1897. Delving deeper into specific events within this grand narrative, we come across GEUR2A-00123 - an image capturing one of many battles where the Ottoman Empire faced defeat; Vienna in 1683 witnessed their forces being overcome by opposing armies. Furthermore, dynasties such as Buwayids around 932 A. D. , depicted in c1915 artwork by Emery Walker Ltd. , highlight periods of power transitions within this expansive realm. Military endeavors also played a crucial role for both sides involved. The Charge of the Light Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava in 1854 serves as a poignant reminder of bravery amidst conflict. On another note, Fred W. Rose's Angling in Troubled Waters presents Europe through satire towards the end of the nineteenth century. Shifting our focus to geography once more, lithographs like Balkan Peninsula from 1878 provide visual insights into how borders shifted throughout history due to conflicts involving this formidable empire. Tragically, instances such as Chios' massacre reveal darker chapters when Greek communities suffered under Ottoman rule during events like those occurring in 1822. Lastly but not least importantly is Suleiman The Magnificent, a prominent figure in Ottoman history.