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View of the surroundings of Bursa.

Members of the Ottoman cavalry during the siege of Rhodes.

The battle between the Venetian and the Ottoman army on the plain of Kalamata in 1685. The city of Kalamata in the background.

Map of Istanbul, showing some of the city's main sights: A. The Plataean Tripod at the Byzantine Hippodrome B. The Column of Arcadius C. The Patriarchate of Constantinople D. The church of Hagioi Apostoloi, Istanbul. E. Atik Mustafa Pasa Mosque at the area of Vlacherna, initially a church built in the Byzantine era; its original dedication remains unknown. F. Cannons used in Suleiman I's campaigns to Belgrade, Rhodes and Budapest.

Suleiman I mounted on his horse.

Scene at the craggy mountains of Slavonia, historical region pertaining to modern-day Croatia. This is most probably a moment from the author's journey to Istanbul.

The Byzantine Hippodrome, Istanbul. Procession headed by the Sultan.

Composition: Scene at the craggy mountains of Slavonia, historical region pertaining to modern-day Croatia (left), procession headed by the Sultan (right).

View of Syros. In the background, the building of the Catholic Diocese at Ano Syros.

The battle between the Venetian and the Ottoman army on the plain of Kalamata in 1685. The city of Kalamata in the background.

Ancient wall at the Acropolis of Panopeus (Acropolis of Chaeronea).

Gate, most probably part of a gallery, at the fortifications of Nea Plevrona, also known as Kyra Rini castle.

Remains of an ancient wall and building at Doris, ancient region situated at the north of modern Phocis district.

Constantine Kanaris.

Theodoros Kolokotronis.

The battle between the Venetian and the Ottoman army on the plain of Kalamata in 1685. The city of Kalamata in the background.

Scribe at Istanbul. Bashi-bazouks, irregular soldiers of the Ottoman Empire.

Leisure scene on Aegina island. In the background, the temple of Aphaia.

The Ottoman army camps outside Vienna, during the Second Siege of Vienna in 1683.

Battle of Vienna, 1683: Polish and Austrian regiments of the Holy League attack the Ottoman army.

Battle of Vienna, 1683: Polish and Austrian regiments of the Holy League under John III Sobieski drive the Ottoman army away from the city walls.

Leopold I, the Habsburg Emperor, escorted by Polish soldiers makes a triumphal entry into the tent of Grand Vizier Kara Mustafa Pasha, prime mover of the Second Siege of Vienna.