Album of Ahmed I, Ottoman, circa 1610.
Ms. B.408, Topkapi Palace Museum, Istanbul.

One of the most intriguing albums in the Topkapı Palace Museum Library was compiled for the Ottoman sultan Ahmed I (reigned 1603–17) in circa 1610. Identified as ms. no. B 408, it measures 47.5 by 33.5 cm and contains thirty-two folios of painting, calligraphy, and illumination.
"The Album of Ahmed I" by Emine Fetvaci in ARS ORIENTALIS 42

f.11a
Image source


A 2nd page of the Album of Ahmed I, Ottoman, circa 1610. Ms. B.408, Topkapi Palace Museum, Istanbul.

Compare these to Ottoman Illustrations of Costume from Peter Mundy's Album, A briefe relation of the Turckes, 1618
and Ottoman Military Illustrations from Hans Sloan's 'The Habits of the Grand Signor's Court', c.1620

---

Other Ottoman Illustrations of Costume and Soldiers