The Meal in Honour of Ambassador Cornelis Calkoen by Jean Baptiste Vanmour (1671-1737) oil on canvas, As part of the ceremony, Calkoen attended a meeting in the divan or council chamber of the palace, after 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'.
The Meal in Honour of Ambassador Cornelis Calkoen by Jean Baptiste Vanmour (1671-1737) oil on canvas, As part of the ceremony, Calkoen attended a meeting in the divan or council chamber of the palace, after 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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