Ambassador Cornelis Calkoen in Audience with Sultan Ahmed III, 14 September 1727 — Jean Baptiste Vanmour

Jean Baptiste Vanmour. Painted c. 1727 - c. 1730.

The actual audience was held in the sultan’s private living quarters in the palace. After the meal with the grand vizier, Calkoen and his retinue were presented with kaftans as a sign of hospitality, but also to cover the clothing of the ‘non-believers’. Ahmed sits on a throne, with four princes next to him. Calkoen is giving a speech and will afterwards present his credentials to the sultan.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Main building, At the Ottoman court, 18th Century.

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 121 × 90 cm

Print: 119 × 88.5 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200108041. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.