English Engraving, Framed

Here, a conical hat with a small knob and a very serious pair of eyes

This engraving is from England, United Kingdom, and dates to the 17th century. It is ink on paper. Printmaking carried enthusiasm for the Orient beyond a small circle of patrons, because publishers and artists produced illustrated books on travel and religion that could be distributed affordably to all classes. Hand-tinted bust portrait of a long-haired figure in a pointed, button-topped cap and a mail-like collar. The face is shaded gray with soft, round features. A caption line runs below, within a narrow amber-toned frame and cream mat. It is 14 inches wide and 17 high.

A hat with real ambition and a face that accepts it.