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Turkey. Janissaries. Engraving, 19th century
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Turkey. Janissaries. Engraving, 19th century
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Janissaries. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Chaillot. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840. Date: 2018
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1840 Bearer Bodyguard Chaillot Corps Elite Fidelity Finger Household Infantry Janissaries Janissary Lalaisse Lemaitre Loyalty Organization Ottomans Point Pointing Sable Sabre Sultan Sultans Turban Turks Unit Yeni Ottoman
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This engraving, titled "Janissaries," is an intriguing glimpse into the military organization of the Ottoman Empire during the 19th century. The image, created by the skilled hands of Lemaitre, Lalaisse, and Chaillot, is a part of the comprehensive work "Historia de Turquia" by Joseph Marie Jouannin and Jules Van Gaver, published in 1840. The Janissaries, an elite infantry corps and the personal household troops of the Ottoman Sultans, are depicted here in their distinctive uniforms. The soldiers wear tall, pointed turbans, and their sable-trimmed robes are adorned with gold embroidery. Each Janissary holds a sabre in one hand and a sable-topped, curved sword, or yeni tcheri, in the other. One soldier in the foreground points his finger towards the viewer, perhaps signaling the importance of their role or the loyalty and fidelity they held towards their Sultan. The Janissaries, established in the late 14th century, were an integral part of the Ottoman military hierarchy. They were renowned for their military prowess and were the primary protectors of the Sultan and the Ottoman Empire. Their unique military organization and strict discipline set them apart from other units in the Ottoman army. This engraving offers a fascinating window into the Ottoman military history, providing a visual representation of the Janissaries' uniforms, weapons, and their role in the Ottoman court. The intricate details and the lifelike portrayal of the soldiers underscore the skill and artistry of the engravers Lemaitre, Lalaisse, and Chaillot.
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