Rijksmuseum

De grootvizier steekt de Atmeydanı (hippodroom) over

Date

1720 - 1737

Medium

canvas, oil paint (paint)

Institution

Rijksmuseum

The Atmeydanı was Istanbul’s large, central square. Two obelisks recall the fact that the area had been a hippodrome in ancient times. The grand vizier, on horse-back at lower right centre, is accompanied by soldiers and preceded by two servants. They carry a prayer rug and a cushion in case he is called to prayer while en route.

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