The Meal presented to Ambassador Cornelis Calkoen by the Grand Vizier in the name of Sultan Ahmed III, 14 September 1727 — Jean Baptiste Vanmour

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

As part of the ceremony, Calkoen attended a meeting in the divan or council chamber of the palace, after which he and his retinue were offered a meal by the grand vizier. This meal is shown here. At centre, across from the grand vizier, Calkoen sits on a low stool, flanked by two interpreters. The sultan could listen (unnoticed) behind the small grilled window above –hence called ‘the Eye of 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: 120 × 90 cm

Print: 119 × 89.3 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/200108038. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.