Mehmet, the vizir kâhyasi — Jean Baptiste Vanmour

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

Mehmet was the vizir kâhyasi (lieutenant) of the grand vizier. He indulged in wild excess and luxury. This was one of the reasons why he, along with the grand vizier, was murdered by his subordinates in 1730. When his houses were plundered, great hoards of gold were found hidden in secret cellars.

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

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 27.5 × 34.5 cm

Print: 27.5 × 34.5 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/200108085. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.