Ambassador Cornelis Calkoen an audience with Sultan Ahmed III, Jean Baptiste Vanmour 1727 - 1730 Jean Baptiste Vanmour (Van Mour) 1671-1737 Flemish Belgium Belgian ( Turkish paintings cultural historical point of interest Turkey )

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the actual audience took place in the part of the palace where the sultan lived. After the meal with the Grand Vizier had Calkoen and handed his entourage kaftans, as a sign of hospitality, but also there to cover it, the clothes of the 'infidel' visitors. Ahmed sits on a throne, with his side four princes. Calkoen gives a speech and will then present his credentials.

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