A black and white print portrays a full-length view of a man on horseback.
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In the upper left corner of this black and white print is a long inscription in block letters, circumscribed by two framing lines. In the center of the scene is a man on horseback, shown in profile and facing to the right. The horse steps on uneven ground, from which two small plants sprout. It strides forward to the right, lifting its right front and left back legs. It is wearing a ceremonial bridle and reins adorned with gems. The man seated on the horse is wearing voluminous Turkish robes and a turban; he has a mustache that curls at both ends and a beard. He looks straight ahead and rests his right foot in the stirrup. He holds the reins in his left hand and a thin, long, pointed rod in his right hand. He leans the rod on his right shoulder.

Identification and Creation

Object Number
2010.595
People
Balthasar Jenichen, German (active 1560 - 1621)
Title
Equestrian Portrait of Sultan Selim II (1524-74), son of Suleiman the Magnificent
Other Titles
Alternate Title: Suleiman, Turkish Sultan on Horseback
Alternate Title: Soliman [Selim], Turkish Sultan
Classification
Prints
Work Type
print
Date
1568
Culture
German
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/337129

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Etching on off-white antique laid paper
Technique
Etching
Dimensions
sheet (cut to image): 24.8 x 19.5 cm (9 3/4 x 7 11/16 in.)
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Signed: signed in the plate, middle left: "Balthasar Jenichen 1568"
  • inscription: m.l. etching on plate: Balthasar Jenichen 1568
  • inscription: upper left:

    "Eigentliche. Cont = / rafactur. Des. Iczi = / Gen. Turckischen. Keisers. Mit Namen. / Selin. Ist. Durch. E = / Inen. Moler. Abcon = / Terfaet. Worden. Mi = / T. Namen. Rochus. Von. / Cziwen Ist Iczt Dur =/ ch Gottes Schicru=/ng Los Kommen De= / Man Gibt Auf Niemad / Gros Achtung Der=/ Gravsamen Teurung / Halben Die Inn De=/R Turckei Iczt Ist / etc. Balthasar Jenichen 1568"

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
Heinrich Lempertz Sr. (Lugt 1337). [Jan Johnson Prints, Chambly, Québec, Canada], sold; to Harvard Art Museums, 2010

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Hollstein 178, Andresen 48

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Acquisition Fund for Prints
Accession Year
2010
Object Number
2010.595
Division
European and American Art
Contact
am_europeanamerican@harvard.edu
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Exhibition History

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