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Empfang der französischen Gesandten (1699)

Jean Baptiste Vanmour

1700

oil

canvas

From the collection of Palace of Versailles

Barbizon school 18th Century History Painting

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Empfang der französischen Gesandten (1699) is a 1700 oil by Jean Baptiste Vanmour, a Barbizon school work, held at Palace of Versailles.

Who painted this?: Jean Baptiste Vanmour
When & what style?: 1700 · Barbizon school
Where can I see it?: Palace of Versailles

About this work

This painting shows a man sitting on a raised platform, wearing a green robe and a white turban. He's surrounded by other men, some of whom are bowing to him. The room has a high ceiling and a large window on the back wall. The man on the platform seems to be in charge, and the others are showing him respect. The room is decorated with intricate patterns on the walls and floor. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who painted this scene, 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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