Grand Vizier 1700 - 1737

jeanbaptistevanmour

character portrait

sculpture

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

portrait reference

portrait head and shoulder

underpainting

facial portrait

portrait art

digital portrait

"Grand Vizier" is an oil painting on canvas by Jean Baptiste Vanmour, a French painter who specialized in depicting life in the Ottoman Empire. Completed between 1700 and 1737, the painting shows a high-ranking Ottoman official, likely a Grand Vizier, in a richly detailed traditional white robe. The painting captures the intricacies of Ottoman dress and is a valuable record of the culture of the time. The painting is a fine example of Vanmour's signature style, characterized by detailed representations of Ottoman figures and scenes.