Album of Turkish costumes
Album of Turkish costumes is a collection of 90 miniatures from 17th century depicting dignitaries and functionaries of the Sultan's court from the reign of Ibrahim I.[2]
| Album of Turkish costumes | |
|---|---|
| National Library of Poland | |
| Type | collection of images |
| Date | 17th century |
| Language(s) | Turkish, French[1] |
| Size | 21x15 cm, 101 leaves[1] |
| Accession | Rps BOZ 165[1] |
The album was purchased in Paris in 1802 by Stanisław Kostka Zamoyski.[2] After the World War II it entered the collection of the National Library of Poland.[2] From May 2024, the manuscript is presented at the permanent exhibition in the Palace of the Commonwealth.[3][4]
Each page of the manuscript features a picture with a caption in Turkish, written in Arabic script, and a transcription in Latin script.[4] An explanation of the Turkish terms has been added in French.[4] The first page depicts the Sultan on horseback, surrounded by his courtiers.[4] Later in the collection are images of commanders, officials, falconer and the official responsible for serving coffee.[4]
References
- "Album of Turkish costumes". Polona (in Polish). National Library of Poland. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- Makowski & Sapała 2024, p. 128.
- "Palace of the Commonwealth open to visitors". National Library of Poland. 2024-05-28. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- Makowski & Sapała 2024, p. 121.
Bibliography
- Makowski, Tomasz; Sapała, Patryk, eds. (2024). The Palace of the Commonwealth. Three times opened. Treasures from the National Library of Poland at the Palace of the Commonwealth. Warsaw: National Library of Poland.