From a bird's-eye view showing Vanmour the viewer the Atmeydani (Hippodrome) with the obelisks, and the hose pillar. To the left of the square we see the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque), the only mosque in the city with six minarets. The palace of the Grand Vizier on the other side of the square is clearly recognizable. Central to the painting Vanmour has shown a long procession of people. It is the Grand Vizier and his entourage, who Atmeydani crossing his palace on the right side to the Sultan Ahmed Mosque on the other side of the square. They are on their way to the mosque for Friday pray
From a bird's-eye view showing Vanmour the viewer the Atmeydani (Hippodrome) with the obelisks, and the hose pillar. To the left of the square we see the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque), the only mosque in the city with six minarets. The palace of the Grand Vizier on the other side of the square is clearly recognizable. Central to the painting Vanmour has shown a long procession of people. It is the Grand Vizier and his entourage, who Atmeydani crossing his palace on the right side to the Sultan Ahmed Mosque on the other side of the square. They are on their way to the mosque for Friday prayers. The procession is led by the lieutenant of the grand vizier, the Vizir kâhyasi his beautifully dressed horse. Then follow the foot soldiers of the lieutenant, walking behind him directly on the painting, but also often walk beside his horse. Behind every six guards of the Grand Vizier that the painting two heads taller than the other seem to be servants. They wear green jackets with gilded belts and richly decorated half-spikes. Behind them are two men carrying a rug and a pillow. They must remain close to the grand vizier. Should he be stopped on his way to the mosque due to unforeseen circumstances and therefore are on the street during the call to prayer, then he can make this rug and pillow use. The grand vizier explains the short distance, as his lieutenant, to horse. The long stage with the king allowed him to leave his palace horse. He is followed and surrounded by many servants, Where: too few of pillows or rugs under the arm dragen. Manufacturer : painter Jean Baptiste Vanmour Dating: 1720 - 1737 Physical characteristics: oil on canvas material: oil canvas Dimensions: support: h 61 cm. B × cm. + support list: g kg Subject: ruler, sovereigntemple, shrine ~ Islam MohammedanismWanneer: 1726 - 1744
Size: 1862px × 1342px
Photo credit: © Art World / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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