Sultana Wearing a Pearl Necklace and a Turban

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Title

Sultana Wearing a Pearl Necklace and a Turban

Subject

Print

Description

This curious image by Stefano della Bella depicts an unnamed Sultana covered in lavish jewelry. Her facial features are extremely generic, and give no indication of ethnicity or individuality. Her large turban is covered in jewels, and topped with a feather. This etching speaks to the exoticism, luxury, and wealth associated with the Orient.

Creator

Stefano della Bella

Source

The Metropolitan Musem of Art

Date

1649-1650

Rights

Public Domain

Type

Still Image

Identifier

67.684.3

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Original Format

Etching, state ii