Ambassador Cornelius Calkoen at his Audience with Sultan Ahmed III by Jean Baptiste Vanmour (1671-1737) oil on canvas, c 1727-1730. The actual audience was held in the sultan's private living quarters in the palace. After the meal with the grand vizier, Calkoen and his retinue were presented with kaftans as a sign of hospitality, but also to cover the clothing of the 'non-believers'. Ahmed sits on a throne, with four princes next to him. Calkoen is giving a speech and will afterwards present his credentials to the sultan.
Ambassador Cornelius Calkoen at his Audience with Sultan Ahmed III by Jean Baptiste Vanmour (1671-1737) oil on canvas, c 1727-1730. The actual audience was held in the sultan's private living quarters in the palace. After the meal with the grand vizier, Calkoen and his retinue were presented with kaftans as a sign of hospitality, but also to cover the clothing of the 'non-believers'. Ahmed sits on a throne, with four princes next to him. Calkoen is giving a speech and will afterwards present his credentials to the sultan.
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