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An allegory relating to the fortunes of the Turks, ca. 1692
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An allegory relating to the fortunes of the Turks, ca. 1692
An allegory relating to the fortunes of the Turks, ca. 1692. A winged figure probably representing Time stands on a fallen Turk while sharpening a blade on a wheel inscribed with the continents that is being turned by a semi-dressed figure, at right the city of Vardino (northwest Romania near the Hungarian border) that was held by the Turks from 1660 to 1692
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Adversary Allegorical Crank Handle Cranking Crescent Moon Enemy Father Time Fortune Giuseppe Maria Mitelli Giuseppe Maria Mitello Giuseppe Maria Mittelli Grinding Wheel Hour Glass Hourglass Invasion Knife Knife Grinder Knife Sharpener Knives Lunar Machine Machinery Mitelli Giuseppe Maria Mitello Giuseppe Maria Mittelli Giuseppe Maria Moon Ottoman Empire Romania Scythe Sharpening Time Tools Trampling Turban Turbans Turk Turkey Turkish Turks Winged Figure Allegorical Figure Blade Head Dress
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This print, titled "An allegory relating to the fortunes of the Turks, ca. 1692" transports us back to a significant era in history. Created by Italian artist Giuseppe Maria Mitelli in the 17th century, this artwork is an allegorical representation of the Ottoman Empire's fate during that time. Intriguingly, a winged figure believed to be Time stands atop a fallen Turk, symbolizing the empire's decline. With precision and purpose, Time sharpens his blade on a wheel inscribed with continents while being turned by another figure. This mechanical contraption represents both the passage of time and the influence exerted by external forces upon nations. On the right side of this composition lies Vardino, a city located near Romania's Hungarian border which was under Turkish control from 1660 until 1692. The inclusion of this specific location emphasizes its significance as a stronghold for the Turks during that period. Giuseppe Maria Mitelli skillfully captures various elements within this etching - from intricate details like headgear and lunar symbolism to broader concepts such as invasion and occupation. Through his artistic school, he conveys an allegorical narrative that speaks volumes about power dynamics between empires. Now housed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met), this print serves as a reminder of historical events and their impact on different countries' fortunes. It invites viewers to reflect upon themes such as adversity, enemyship, and fortune itself – all encapsulated within one mesmerizing image created centuries ago by an exceptional artist.
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