The Square in Front of Bab-i-Hümayan in Constantinople 1836

"The Square in Front of Bab-i-Hümayan in Constantinople" is a watercolor painting by Danish artist Martinus Rørbye, created in 1836. This detailed scene captures a bustling public square in Constantinople, now Istanbul, Turkey. The painting showcases Rørbye's meticulous attention to detail and his keen eye for capturing the daily life of the Ottoman Empire during the 19th century. Viewers are drawn into the vibrant atmosphere of the square, where people dressed in traditional attire gather, interact, and move about their daily lives. The painting is a testament to Rørbye's talent for capturing the architectural beauty of the Ottoman Empire and the vibrancy of its people. This painting, held at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, provides a glimpse into the rich historical and cultural context of the Ottoman Empire.