The Meal in Honour of Ambassador Cornelis Calkoen c. 1727 - 1730
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"The Meal in Honour of Ambassador Cornelis Calkoen" (c. 1727-1730) by Jean Baptiste Vanmour depicts a lavish banquet in Ottoman Turkey. The scene shows a diverse array of figures dressed in rich, colorful attire, many with distinctive Turkish headwear. The composition emphasizes the grandeur of the occasion, with details like the ornate setting and the numerous figures creating a sense of spectacle. This work is a prime example of the "Turkish taste" that was fashionable in 18th-century Europe, a style that sought to capture the exotic allure of the Ottoman Empire.
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As part of the ceremony, Calkoen attended a meeting in the divan or council chamber of the palace, after which he and his retinue were offered a meal by the grand vizier. This meal is shown here. At centre, across from the grand vizier, Calkoen sits on a low stool, flanked by two interpreters. The sultan could listen (unnoticed) behind the small grilled window above –hence called ‘the Eye of the Sultan’.
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