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Turkey. Court of the Grand Vizier. Ottoman Empire
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Court of the Grand Vizier. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Montaut. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840
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1840 Administration Audience Authority Headdress Indoors Lalaisse Lemaitre Meeting Montaut Ottomans Representative Sultan Topkapi Tribunal Turks Vizier Ottoman
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This enchanting engraving, titled "Court of the Grand Vizier" from the "Historia de Turquia" by Jouannin and Van Gaver, published in 1840, offers a captivating glimpse into the political heart of the Ottoman Empire during the 19th century. The image, created by the skilled hands of Lemaitre, Lalaisse, and Montaut, depicts an audience taking place within the grand odasi, or audience chamber, of the Arz Odasi, or Hall of Private Audience, located within the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul. At the center of the scene, the Grand Vizier, a powerful and influential figure in Ottoman administration and politics, sits on a raised platform, clad in a resplendent headdress and ornate robes, signifying his high rank and authority. Surrounding him are a group of men, likely members of the tribunal or council, engaged in earnest discussion. The Sultan, the ultimate source of power in the Ottoman Empire, is not present in this image, but his presence is felt through the Grand Vizier's representation. The interior of the audience chamber is adorned with intricate arabesque designs, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Ottoman Empire. The meeting between the Grand Vizier and his council is a testament to the complex and sophisticated political machinery that governed the Ottoman Empire during this period. The image serves as a reminder of the enduring legacy of the Ottoman Empire and its unique blend of tradition, power, and politics.
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