The Reis Effendi, Head of the Chancery — Jean Baptiste Vanmour

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

The office of reis effendi or reisü’l küttab, the head of the chancery, could be likened to the minister of foreign affairs. This official at the Ottoman court had the most contact with Western diplomats. Ambassador Calkoen would have met him on a regular basis.

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

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 27 × 34.5 cm

Print: 27 × 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/200108029. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.