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Sultan Suleiman II - ruler of the Ottoman Turks
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Sultan Suleiman II - ruler of the Ottoman Turks
Suleiman II (1642-1691) - Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1687 to 1691. Date: circa 1680
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Dynasty Fruchtermann Khan Oval Ruler Script Suleiman Sultan Sultans Turban Turk Turks Ottoman
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Sultan Suleiman II: A Regal Portrait of the Last Great Ottoman Ruler This exquisite 17th-century portrait captures the regal presence of Sultan Suleiman II, the last Sultan of the Ottoman Empire's powerful and illustrious House of Osman. Born in 1642, Suleiman ascended to the throne in 1687, following a period of political instability and military defeats that threatened the very existence of the Ottoman Empire. The Sultan is depicted here in the prime of his life, wearing the traditional Ottoman turban and a richly embroidered robe, adorned with intricate gold and silver thread. The oval border, a common feature of Ottoman portraits, is inscribed with Arabic script, highlighting the Sultan's status as the Caliph, or spiritual leader of the Islamic world. The portrait's artist is Max Fruchtermann, a renowned German painter who spent several years in the Ottoman Empire, producing numerous portraits of its rulers and dignitaries. Fruchtermann's mastery of European painting techniques is evident in the lifelike representation of Suleiman's features and the meticulous attention to detail in his clothing and accessories. Despite his early death in 1691, Suleiman II left an indelible mark on Ottoman history. He oversaw the construction of several grand mosques and palaces, and his military campaigns, though ultimately unsuccessful, demonstrated the Ottoman Empire's continued strength and resolve in the face of European encroachment. This evocative portrait serves as a poignant reminder of the grandeur and majesty of the Ottoman Empire at the twilight of its golden age.
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