{"product_id":"portret-van-de-sultan-cansaves-gauris-theodor-de-bry","title":"Portret van de sultan Cansaves Gauris - Theodor de Bry","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed sixteenth-century engraving by Theodor de Bry, depicting the Mamluk Sultan Qansuh al-Ghawri within an ornate, decorative border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Theodor de Bry depicts Qansuh al-Ghawri, the penultimate Mamluk Sultan of Egypt. The portrait is presented within a circular frame, featuring the subject in profile, wearing a distinctive, tall turban and elaborate robes. The surrounding border is highly decorative, incorporating classical motifs, floral elements, and small animals, such as mice and monkeys, which add a sense of curiosity to the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Bry, a Flemish engraver and publisher, was well known for his technical precision and his contributions to historical documentation through print. This work is characteristic of his style, which often combined portraiture with ornate, architectural, or symbolic framing. The Latin inscriptions at the top and bottom provide historical context, framing the Sultan within the geopolitical tensions of the era. The use of line work to define the texture of the fabric and the facial features demonstrates the engraver's skill in creating depth and character through monochrome media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch prints were often produced for historical chronicles or collections of notable figures, serving as a visual record for European audiences interested in the wider world. The inclusion of the Latin text suggests an educated readership, familiar with the classical tradition of portraiture and the political narratives of the time. The balance between the central portrait and the decorative border creates a structured, formal appearance, typical of late sixteenth-century printmaking. This piece offers a glimpse into how European artists of the period visualised Eastern rulers, blending historical observation with the aesthetic conventions of the Northern Renaissance.\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=\"\/products\/virgin-of-the-annunciation-martin-schongauer\" 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;\"\u003eVirgin of the Annunciation - Martin Schongauer — Martin Schongauer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/esther-before-ahasuerus-lucas-van-leyden\" 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;\"\u003eEsther before Ahasuerus - Lucas van Leyden — Lucas van Leyden\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Theodor de Bry","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58464596787535,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58464604488015,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58464604520783,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58464604553551,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58464604586319,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58464604619087,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58464604651855,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58464604684623,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58464604717391,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58464604750159,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58464604782927,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58464604815695,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portret-van-de-sultan-Cansaves-Gauris_Poster_CompositorV1_1786279927550.jpg?v=1786588757","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/portret-van-de-sultan-cansaves-gauris-theodor-de-bry","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}