Maiden’s Tower

The Maiden’s Tower, the centrepiece of this artwork, is an ancient and important symbol of Istanbul, also known as the city on top of seven hills (Turkish: Yedi tepeli şehir), as it was built on seven hills. The Maiden Tower, which has become a symbol of Istanbul, has been placed on seven large and three small rocks.

The seven large rocks represent the establishment of the ancient city on seven hills, while the three small rocks represent Istanbul’s three most important settlements, known as ‘bilâd-ı selâse’ (the three towns), which include Üsküdar, where the Maiden’s Tower is located, Galata and Eyüp. With birds flying out of the stage and koi fish eager to embark on various adventures, miniature artist Berna Vahapoğlu intended to reflect the city’s restless movement in her work.

Berna used the Modern Miniature Technique

The miniature artist, Berna Vahapoğlu, has uniquely applied her miniature artwork. One of her pieces features a gazelle behind distant mountains, adorned with sunlight and flowers in the classical miniature technique.

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Materials of the Original Artwork:

22 Carat Gold, Watercolour and Acrylic Painting on Ebru Paper

Dimensions:

Without frame: 12,5 x 17,5 cm