The Mufti, Supreme Religious Leader — Jean Baptiste Vanmour

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

A mufti is an Islamic ecclesiastical legal authority. The mufti of Istanbul, called the şeyhülislam, was the highest-ranking religious functionary in the Ottoman Empire. He, the grand vizier and the sultan were the three most important rulers. The şeyhülislam had to ensure that the policy of the sultan and his grand vizier did not violate the sharia or holy law of Islam.

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

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 26 × 34 cm

Print: 26 × 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/200108076. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.