16th Century Turkish Horse Illustration
A “Turkish Horse” of the Ottoman Empire in a 16-century illustration from the depictions and documentations of German farrier, spur, and bit maker: Hans Kreutzberger. This illustration is a particularly fascinating find as you can clearly see hallmark traits of the Turk, later Akhal-Teke, including the longer back, elegant swan neck, tapered head, long legs, […]