Horses (483 Subjects)
Frontispiece. A scene from the voyage of Jacob Spon and George Wheler.
The Sultan rides to the mosque for the customary Friday prayer, escorted by his suite.
Jacob Spon and George Wheler at Izmir. Panoramic view of the city.
The remains of ancient Ephesus. Jacob Spon and George Wheler reading an ancient inscription.
Rites of passage in the Muslim cemetery of Eyüp, Istanbul.
Parade of horses in the Sultans's honour, in the Second Court of Topkapi Palace, on the eve of the Bayram.
A caravan departs from Istanbul to the Holy Mosque of Mecca during the Ramadan, with sacred camels and gifts from the Sultan.
Leisure scene at Sweet waters of Europe (Kağithane).
Saadabad palace in the distance.
Ottoman soldiers exercising in Tomak, a martial art practiced with wooden balls.
Ottoman soldiers exercising in Cirit, a martial art practiced with a javelin.
A Pasha, governor of an Ottoman province, marching towards Istanbul.
View of Kalamata.
View of Ancient Corinth with Acrocorinth.
View of Ancient Corinth with Acrocorinth.
Landscape at Delphi.
View of Vathy in Ithaca.
Feast of St. Jason and Sosipatros in Corfu island.
The procession of Agios Spyridonas at Spianada, in the town of Corfu.
Sicilian travellers; possibly a snapshot from the author's journey.
View of the interior of the Doric temple of Segesta in Sicily.
View of the Doric temple of Segesta in Sicily.
Reconstruction and plan of the ancient theatre of Segesta in Sicily.
View of the Ancient Theatre of Segesta in Sicily.
The entrance to the palace of the Prince of Palagonia in Bagheria, Sicily.
Frontispiece to the fourth volume of the edition. Mamluk rider.
The Grand Vizier riding a horse.
A Spahi, member of the Ottoman cavalry corps. A Deli, member of the light cavalry.
Musical instruments and saddle equipment typical of the Ottoman empire.
An Ottoman fountain.
Athens from the feet of Lycabettus Hill.