Lying-in Room of a Distinguished Turkish Woman by Jean Baptiste Vanmour (1671-1737) oil on canvas, c. 1720-1737. A maternity visit takes place in the home of a well-to do family. Coffee is brewed on a brazier in the middle of the room, while at left a slave is busy preparing sorbet. Once the guests have takes these refreshments they are offered rosewater from a sprinkler to clean their hands, and perfume from a vaporizer. The cloths hanging on the wall are traditional gifts from the visitors.
Lying-in Room of a Distinguished Turkish Woman by Jean Baptiste Vanmour (1671-1737) oil on canvas, c. 1720-1737. A maternity visit takes place in the home of a well-to do family. Coffee is brewed on a brazier in the middle of the room, while at left a slave is busy preparing sorbet. Once the guests have takes these refreshments they are offered rosewater from a sprinkler to clean their hands, and perfume from a vaporizer. The cloths hanging on the wall are traditional gifts from the visitors.
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