Exhibition Tour: Through the Eyes of an Artist: Pieter Coecke’s 1533 Journey to Istanbul

Join Talitha Maria G. Schepers on Saturday, Aug. 10, curator of the exhibition "Imagine Me and You," for an exploration of how portraits played a role in European–Ottoman diplomatic relations. From the moment Sultan Mehmed II (r. 1451–1481) conquered Constantinople (Istanbul), Europeans had a keen interest in seeing what the sultan looked like. This curiosity continued into the reign of Mehmed’s great-grandson, Sultan Süleyman (r. 1520–1566). This talk will focus on portraits of both rulers made by European artists.

Please check in with museum staff at the Visitor Services desk in the Calderwood Courtyard to request to join the tour. Talks are limited to 18 people and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is not required.