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An Embassy Building in Pera

Jean Baptiste Vanmour

1732

oil

canvas

From the collection of Rijksmuseum

18th Century

Dominant colour

An Embassy Building in Pera is a 1732 oil by Jean Baptiste Vanmour, held at Rijksmuseum.

Who painted this?: Jean Baptiste Vanmour
When & what style?: 1732
Where can I see it?: Rijksmuseum

About this work

This painting depicts a large, multi-story building with a garden in the foreground. The building has many windows and a staircase leading up to the front door. The garden is filled with trees and flowers, and there is a path leading up to the building. The painting is done in oil paint and features a mix of warm and cool colors. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and dimension in the painting. The overall effect is one of serenity and tranquility. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up Jean Baptiste Vanmour.

About the artist

Artist

Jean Baptiste Vanmour

Jean Baptiste Vanmour or Van Mour (9 January 1671 – 22 January 1737) was a Flemish-French painter, remembered for his detailed portrayal of life in the Ottoman Empire during the Tulip Era and the rule of Sultan Ahmed III.

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