The Chaous Bachi 1700 - 1737

"The Chaous Bachi" is an oil painting on canvas by Jean Baptiste Vanmour, a Flemish artist who lived from 1671-1737. The painting depicts a Chaous Bachi, a high-ranking Ottoman official. The figure is shown standing in a formal pose, wearing elaborate clothing and a distinctive white hat. He holds a ceremonial staff in his right hand. The background features a tiled courtyard, with cypress trees and a distant landscape visible in the background, a characteristic element of Vanmour's artistic style. The work is a valuable historical document, providing insights into the Ottoman court and the artist's fascination with Eastern cultures.