The door in which Mehmet is depicted symbolizes the state and the place where justice is established in Ottoman art.
GIOVANNI'S MEDALLION REPRESENTS MEHMET'S VICTORIES
The exhibit also includes three medallions featuring Mehmet the Conqueror.
Bellini's medallion, crafted during his visit to Istanbul, is the only known piece made by the artist.
Another medallion, owned by Constanza de Ferrera, shows Mehmet on horseback, while Bertoldo di Giovanni's medallion symbolizes the Sultan's military victories.
While the provenance of these artworks is not fully documented, they have entered the museum inventories as legacies from various collectors.
The exhibition sheds light on Mehmet the Conqueror's significance in European art during the period, showcasing his enduring legacy beyond the borders of the Ottoman Empire.
