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Cornelis Calkoen Way Audience Sultan Ahmed III Cornelis Calkoen
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Cornelis Calkoen Way Audience Sultan Ahmed III Cornelis Calkoen
Cornelis Calkoen on his Way to his Audience with Sultan Ahmed III Cornelis Calkoen on his way to the audience with Sultan Ahmed III, Ambassador Cornelis Calkoen passes through the second courtyard of the palace, where a meal from the Janissaries takes place, on the way to the audience with Sultan Ahmed III, September 14, 1727. At the front of the procession are two officials with high hats and silver bars, followed by the interpreters, the ambassador and his entourage. In the background the janissaries throw themselves on the rice dishes. Part of a series of paintings with Turkish subjects brought from Turkey to the Netherlands by the ambassador Cornelis Calkoen and his cousin Nicols in 1817 delegated to the Management of the Levantsche Handel in Amsterdam, ambassador, courtyard, Turkey, Cornelis Calkoen, Ahmed III (sultan of the Ottoman Empire), Jean Baptiste Vanmour, c. 1727 - c. 1730, canvas, oil paint (paint), h 91.5 cm × w 125 cm w 12.2 kg
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This print captures the historic moment of Ambassador Cornelis Calkoen on his way to an audience with Sultan Ahmed III in the year 1727. As he passes through the second courtyard of the palace, a vibrant scene unfolds before him. The Janissaries, renowned Ottoman soldiers, are gathered for a meal, their presence adding to the grandeur and significance of this occasion. Leading the procession are two officials adorned with high hats and silver bars, symbolizing their esteemed positions. Following closely behind are interpreters who will facilitate communication between Ambassador Calkoen and Sultan Ahmed III. The ambassador himself is accompanied by his entourage, creating an impressive display of diplomatic power. In the background, one can observe the janissaries eagerly indulging in rice dishes laid out before them. This glimpse into Turkish culture adds depth to this painting's narrative and highlights its authenticity as part of a series brought from Turkey to the Netherlands by Ambassador Calkoen and his cousin Nicols in 1817. Painted by Jean Baptiste Vanmour between 1727 and 1730 using canvas and oil paint, this artwork measures approximately 91.5 cm in height and 125 cm in width. Its weight stands at an impressive 12.2 kg. The Liszt Collection proudly presents this remarkable piece that not only showcases historical events but also serves as a testament to cultural exchange between nations during that era – a true treasure for art enthusiasts worldwide.
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