The Kazasker, Judge — Jean Baptiste Vanmour

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

This is one of the kadı ‘askerı. They were the two chief military judges in the Ottoman Empire. One judge was responsible for the region of Rumelia (the European part of the empire), the other for the region of Anatolia (the Asiatic part). They could be recognized by their large turbans and fur-trimmed cloaks.

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

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 27 × 34 cm

Print: 27 × 34 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/200108078. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.