Reception of the Dutch consul Daniel Jan Baron de Hochepied (1657-1723) in the Divan, 1687-1723

Artist: Unknown artist
Artwork: Reception of the Dutch consul Daniel Jan Baron de Hochepied (1657-1723) in the Divan, 1687-1723
Description: This painting depicts the reception of the Dutch consul Daniel Jan Baron de Hochepied (1657-1723) in the Divan, the highest council of the Ottoman Empire. The painting is set in the city of Smyrna, which is located on the western coast of Turkey. The Divan is depicted as a large, richly decorated room with a high ceiling. The walls are covered with tiles and the floor is covered with a carpet. The consul is shown kneeling before the Grand Vizier, who is seated on a raised platform. The Grand Vizier is surrounded by other members of the Divan, as well as by European diplomats and merchants. The painting is a valuable historical document as it provides a glimpse into the world of Ottoman diplomacy in the 17th century.
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