Sultan Ahmed III c. 1727 - 1730
jeanbaptistevanmour
charcoal drawing
possibly oil pastel
charcoal art
oil painting
portrait reference
portrait head and shoulder
underpainting
painting painterly
charcoal
watercolor
This oil painting by Jean Baptiste Vanmour, a Flemish painter who worked in Turkey, depicts Sultan Ahmed III, the 22nd Ottoman Sultan, who ruled from 1703 to 1730. The portrait, created around 1727-1730, showcases the Sultan in a regal pose, holding a staff of office, and wearing traditional Ottoman attire. The painting's realism captures the grandeur of the Ottoman court and the authority of the sultan. The two figures in the background, possibly court officials or guards, further emphasize the sultan's power and status.
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Turkish culture blossomed under the rule of Ahmed III. The sultan was fascinated by tulips and organized lavish festivities that lasted as long as the flowers were in bloom. This period, known as the Tulip Era, witnessed many celebrations and was more openly receptive to Western influences. Vanmour saw Ahmed III on various occasions and so was able to give an accurate portrayal of his features.
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