Sep 15, 2011 · This 360 degree painting depicts the conquest of Constantinople (Istanbul) by the Ottoman armies in 1453. From April 5 to May 29, 1453, the armies of 21 year old Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II held the...

In 1453, this expansion culminated in the Ottoman capture of Constantinople, the great capital of Eastern Christendom. With the conquest of the Mamluk empire in 1517, the Ottomans ruled over the most powerful state in the Islamic world.

Jul 6, 2003 · A painting of Mehmed II and the Ottoman Army approaching Constantinople The fall of Constantinople marked a big shift not only for the trajectory of the city and the battle of the empires, but also for the city's landmarks such as the Basilica Cistern.

On 29 May 1453, Constantinople, capital of the mighty Byzantine Empire, fell to an army of Ottoman Turks who had besieged the city for seven weeks. For three days, the victorious...

Nov 9, 2024 · Félix Ziem’s painting Constantinople captures the vibrancy and grandeur of the Ottoman capital through a masterful blend of light, colour, and architectural detail. The painting offers a panoramic view of the city’s waterfront, where the sparkling waters of the Golden Horn meet the bustling harbour, and boats glide gracefully along.

Aug 14, 2018 · Gentile Bellini’s painting of Sultan Mehmet II, produced at the Ottoman conqueror’s Istanbul court, presents a rare instance of art as diplomatic weapon.

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Declining Byzantine power and decades of Ottoman expansion culminate in the capture of Constantinople, capital of the Eastern Roman Empire for over a thousand years, by the Ottomans under Mehmed II in 1453.

Jan 23, 2018 · A 19th century CE painting by Benjamin-Constant depicting the triumphant entrance of Mehmed II, Ottoman Sultan, after his successful siege of Constantinople in 1453 CE.

Nov 15, 2024 · Painting the Soul of Constantinople Through these paintings, we can experience Constantinople’s history in its entirety. We see the city’s splendor during the Byzantine era, its tumultuous transition under Ottoman rule, and its transformation into the modern city of Istanbul.