Portrait of Muhammed ibn Haddu (fl. 1680s) mb-code 2319626 Many of London's streets remained

Many of London's streets remained unpaved at this time

see also 389452 & 389453

'River Scene'

Original is oil on panel 15

Portrait of Muhammed ibn Haddu (fl. 1680s) mb-code 2319626 Many of London's streets remainedHalf length portrait of the Moroccan ambassador to the court of Charles II in London. Haddu is shown seated, in Arabic dress and bearded, with a sword cradled loosely across his lap. Behind is an architectural pillar with an inscription within a floral border: 'His Excellency Hamet ben Hamet Ben Haddu Ottom Ambassador Extraordinar from the Emperor of Morocco to his Majesty of Great Brittainne in the Yeare 1682.' This inscription is repeated and