Turkish strongman or Roncassi

Turkish strongman or Roncassi. Bravo Turc, dit Roncassi. In Turkey, they follow the Pashas, Sanghiacchi and Beglierbei. They are called Delli, which in Turkish means crazy or daring, and wear wings on their heads to show they are mad. Within a decorative frame engraved by H. Catenacci and Fellmann. Woodblock engraving by Gerard Seguin and E.F. Huyot after Christoph Krieger in Cesare Vecellio's Costumes anciens et modernes, Habits antichi et moderni di tutto il mondo, Firman Didot Ferris Fils, Paris, 1859-1860

Cesare Vecellio Christoph Krieger Costumes Anciens Et Modernes Daring Decorative Border Delli Duel E.f. Huyot Fellmann Firman Didot Ferris Fils Gerard Seguin H. Catenacci Native Costume Pashas Sabre Traditional Costume Woodblock

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