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Roxelana

The concubine and then wife of the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, Haseki, mother of Sultan Selim II.Created by: PICRYL - Public Domain Media Search EngineDated: 1502
Roxelana, also known as Hürrem Sultan or Mahidevran, was a prominent figure in the Ottoman Empire during the 16th century. She was a slave girl from what is now Ukraine who was brought to Istanbul and joined the harem of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.

Roxelana quickly became one of Suleiman's favorite concubines, eventually rising to the position of his legal wife and queen consort. She wielded considerable influence over the Sultan and was involved in politics, diplomacy, and charity work. Known for her intelligence, beauty, and charm, she was often consulted by Suleiman on matters of state.

Roxelana's rise to power was unusual for the time, as it was rare for a concubine to become a legal wife and queen consort. Her story has been the subject of many legends and myths over the years, and she has been romanticized in popular culture as a symbol of female power and influence.
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Anton Hickel 001 - Public domain  painting

Anton Hickel 001 - Public domain painting

Public domain image of portrait painting, 17th-18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Roxolana - Public domain portrait engraving

Roxolana - Public domain portrait engraving

Vecellio's engraving of "La favorita del Turco". The elegantly dressed woman is most probably meant to be Roxolana, a beautiful Ukrainian concubine who became the favorite wife and confidant of the Ottoman sult... More

Portrait of Roxelana (aka Hurrem Sultan)

Portrait of Roxelana (aka Hurrem Sultan)

No known portraits of her exist. This painting was done by the Venetians based on information by their secret service based in Istanbul.

Attributed to French School, 17th century - Rosa, Consort of Suleiman, Emperor of the Turks^ - RCIN 406152 - Royal Collection

Attributed to French School, 17th century - Rosa, Consort of Suleiman,...

Public domain image - 17th-century female portrait, aristocracy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Historical Doc 03 - Public domain portrait engraving

Historical Doc 03 - Public domain portrait engraving

Italiano: La piu bella e la piu favorita donna del gran Turcho dita la Rossa Русский: Изображение Роксоланы (середина XVI века, автор неизвестен)

Haseki Hürrem Sultan Hammam, Sultanahmet, İstanbul (14243599935)

Haseki Hürrem Sultan Hammam, Sultanahmet, İstanbul (14243599935)

https://www.archives.saltresearch.org/R/HVI958KI77L9PB2S9HQS87EIA33LL8GMHE6E63ICLJBH1K6QQH-00593?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=3398047&pds_handle=&pds_handle=GUEST Haseki Hürrem Sultan Hammam is located between... More

Roxelana - A painting of a woman wearing a crown

Roxelana - A painting of a woman wearing a crown

Roxelana (1500-1558), wife of Suleiman the Magnificent (1500-1558).Türkçe: Hürrem Sultan (Roxelana), Kanuni Sultan Süleyman'ın eşi (1500-1558).

Khourrem - Public domain portrait painting

Khourrem - Public domain portrait painting

Portrait of Roxelana (c. 1500-1558) Public domain photograph of 16th-century portrait painting, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Haseki Hürrem Sultan Hammam, Sultanahmet, İstanbul (14056945568)

Haseki Hürrem Sultan Hammam, Sultanahmet, İstanbul (14056945568)

Haseki Hürrem Sultan Hammam is located between Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. It was built on the order of Hürrem Sultan, the wife of Süleyman the Magnificent, by Architect Sinan in 1556 as a charitable wor... More

Haseki Huerrem Sultan Roxelane - Public domain portrait painting

Haseki Huerrem Sultan Roxelane - Public domain portrait painting

Portrait of Roxelana titled Rossa Solymannı Vxor. Public domain photograph of renaissance portrait painting, 16th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Stefano Della Bella - Roxelana - Engraving, Public domain image

Stefano Della Bella - Roxelana - Engraving, Public domain image

Speelkaart met een voorstelling van Roxelana, de vrouw van de Osmaanse sultan Süleyman de Grote, in kleermakerszit op een tapijt. Tekst in ondermarge. Genummerd linksboven: 8.

Haseki Hürrem Sultan Hammam, Sultanahmet, İstanbul (14056988630)

Haseki Hürrem Sultan Hammam, Sultanahmet, İstanbul (14056988630)

https://www.archives.saltresearch.org/R/HVI958KI77L9PB2S9HQS87EIA33LL8GMHE6E63ICLJBH1K6QQH-00593?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=3398047&pds_handle=&pds_handle=GUEST Haseki Hürrem Sultan Hammam is located between... More

Haseki Hürrem Sultan (Roxelana)

Haseki Hürrem Sultan (Roxelana)

Public domain image of a 15th-16th century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Rosa, Consort of Suleiman, Emperor of the Turks

Rosa, Consort of Suleiman, Emperor of the Turks

Head and shoulders portrait of a lady facing half left, in exotic dress. She is wearing an elaborate red, white and blue costume with gold-jewelled facings and a ruby brooch at her breast, a jewel encrusted go... More

Sułtanka Roksolana - Public domain portrait engraving

Sułtanka Roksolana - Public domain portrait engraving

Polski: Sułtanka Roksolona Public domain photograph related to the history of France, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rossa, Wife of Suleiman the Magnificent

Rossa, Wife of Suleiman the Magnificent

Rossa, Wife of Suleiman the Magnificent Public domain photograph of portrait painting, 15th-16th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

La Turca (after Titian)

La Turca (after Titian)

Hurrem Sultan 'Rossa/Roxelena', wife of Sultan Suleiman (Haseki Hürrem Sultan) Italian or French, 18th century oil on wood

Stamp of Ukraine s148 - postal stamp

Stamp of Ukraine s148 - postal stamp

Stamp of Ukraine Public domain photograph of stamp object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Haseki Hürrem Sultan Hammam, Sultanahmet, İstanbul (14240294121)

Haseki Hürrem Sultan Hammam, Sultanahmet, İstanbul (14240294121)

Haseki Hürrem Sultan Hammam is located between Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. It was built on the order of Hürrem Sultan, the wife of Süleyman the Magnificent, by Architect Sinan in 1556 as a charitable wor... More

Haseki Hürrem Sultan Hammam, Sultanahmet, İstanbul (14056990830)

Haseki Hürrem Sultan Hammam, Sultanahmet, İstanbul (14056990830)

Haseki Hürrem Sultan Hammam is located between Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. It was built on the order of Hürrem Sultan, the wife of Süleyman the Magnificent, by Architect Sinan in 1556 as a charitable wor... More

Letter of Roxelane to Sigismond Auguste complementing him for his accession to the throne 1549

Letter of Roxelane to Sigismond Auguste complementing him for his acce...

Letter of Roxelane to Sigismund Augustus, the king of Poland and the grand duke of Lithuania, complementing him for his accession to the throne

Haseki Hürrem Sultan Hammam, Sultanahmet, İstanbul (14056947409)

Haseki Hürrem Sultan Hammam, Sultanahmet, İstanbul (14056947409)

www.archives.saltresearch.org/R/NXCAQDX5CLPM5M2KIE1RCP86F... Haseki Hürrem Sultan Hammam is located between Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. It was built on the order of Hürrem Sultan, the wife of Süleyman t... More

Caterina Cornaro after Titian (19th c., Sotheby's)

Caterina Cornaro after Titian (19th c., Sotheby's)

Officially "Roxelana, wife of Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent, Italy, 19th century". 100 by 75.5cm. 137 by 114cm. framed

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