Ottoman Wrestlers Wrestling at Circumcision Ceremony of 1582
Item
Title
Ottoman Wrestlers Wrestling at Circumcision Ceremony of 1582
Description
This is a painting by Nakkas Osman of the 1582 circumcision festival of Prince Mehmed. The Ottomans are wrestling in this public space as an intimidating diplomatic gesture towards the foreign envoys present at this ceremony.
Creator
Nakkas Osman, 16th Century
Temporal Coverage
ca. 1582-1588
Spatial Coverage
Topkapi Palace Library, Hazine 1344.
Type
Image of painting
Date Created
1588
Source
https://memorients.com/articles/early-modern-dramatic-entertainments-in-the-ottomans-part-ii
Contributor
Hiba Rizvi
Rights
Unknown
