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Sultan Mehmed II of the Ottoman Empire by Gentile Bellini
Mehmed II (1432-1481) (commonly known as Mehmed the Conqueror - Turkish: Fatih Sultan Mehmet) - Ottoman Sultan who ruled from August 1444 to September 1446 - portrait, painted by Venetian painter Gentile Bellini. The original is held at the National Gallery, London. Date: circa 1479
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1451 1479 1480 Bellini Fatih Frame Mehmed Mehmet Mohammed Muhammad Painter Sultan Turban Venetian Conquerer Gentile Ottoman
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 49.1cm x 76cm (19.3" x 29.9")
Estimated Product Size is 50.2cm x 76cm (19.8" x 29.9")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This stunning portrait of Sultan Mehmed II, also known as Mehmed the Conqueror, was painted by the renowned Venetian artist Gentile Bellini around 1479. Mehmed II ruled the Ottoman Empire from August 1444 to September 1446, and his reign is marked by significant military conquests, including the capture of Constantinople in 1453. In this exquisite side view portrait, Mehmed II is depicted wearing a turban adorned with precious stones and a richly embroidered robe. His regal bearing and piercing gaze convey a sense of strength and authority. The intricate details of the sultan's attire and the delicate rendering of his facial features demonstrate Bellini's mastery of the artistic techniques of his time. The painting was completed towards the end of Mehmed II's reign, and it is believed that the sultan may have commissioned it to showcase his power and wealth to the European world. The portrait was likely displayed in a grand setting, perhaps in the sultan's audience chamber or in a public space, to impress visitors and reinforce his image as a formidable ruler. Today, this precious work of art is held at the National Gallery in London, where it continues to captivate audiences with its beauty and historical significance. The portrait of Sultan Mehmed II by Gentile Bellini is a testament to the artistic and cultural exchange that took place between the Ottoman Empire and Europe during the late medieval period.
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