The Banquet Given to Ambassador Calkoen

Artist: Jean Baptiste Vanmour
Artwork: The Banquet Given to Ambassador Calkoen
Description: The painting depicts a banquet given to the Dutch ambassador Calkoen in Constantinople in 1727. The ambassador is seated at the head of a long table, and is being served by a group of servants. The guests are all wearing traditional Turkish clothing, and are seated on cushions on the floor. The painting is a valuable historical document, as it provides a glimpse into the life of the Ottoman Empire in the 18th century.
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