Who painted Sultan Mahmud I?

Sultan Mahmud I was painted by Jean Baptiste Vanmour in 1730-01-01.

Where can I see Sultan Mahmud I?

Sultan Mahmud I is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Sultan Mahmud I?

Sultan Mahmud I is associated with Rococo painting.

Can I buy a print of Sultan Mahmud I?

Museum-quality prints of Sultan Mahmud I are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Sultan Mahmud I

Jean Baptiste Vanmour , 1730

Sultan Mahmud I is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jean Baptiste Vanmour. It dates from 1730 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. Created in 1730, this oil painting presents the Ottoman ruler Mahmud I in a formal pose.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts the sultan as its central subject, representing Ottoman imperial authority during the early eighteenth century.

The painting is a portrait of Mahmud I, who ruled as Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1730 to 1754. The work depicts the sultan as its central subject, representing Ottoman imperial authority during the early eighteenth century. As a portrait commissioned in 1730, the painting belongs to a genre of European depictions of Ottoman rulers that served diplomatic and documentary purposes, capturing the likeness of a reigning monarch for foreign courts and collectors. The image conveys the power and dignity of the sultanate through formal representation.

Technique & Style

Created in 1730, the portrait of Sultan Mahmud I by Jean Baptiste Vanmour is executed in oil paint on a canvas support. The work measures 33.5 cm in height and 26.5 cm in width, presenting the subject within the formal conventions of a portrait genre. The painting is characterized by its specific medium and dimensions, reflecting the artistic practices of the early eighteenth century.

History & Provenance

The painting was commissioned by the Ottoman court official Cornelis Calkoen and later passed to his son Nicolaas Calkoen. It was created in 1730 by Jean Baptiste Vanmour as an oil on canvas portrait of Sultan Mahmud I, measuring 33.5 cm by 26.5 cm.

Overview

Created in 1730, this oil painting presents the Ottoman ruler Mahmud I in a formal pose. The work is attributed to Jean Baptiste Vanmour, a painter of Flemish origin who worked in France during the early eighteenth century. It is part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection and exemplifies the portrait conventions of its time.

Context

Vanmour was renowned for documenting everyday and ceremonial life in Istanbul, producing numerous portraits of Ottoman elites. This work aligns with his broader oeuvre that catered to European patrons fascinated by the exoticism of the Ottoman court, while also serving as a diplomatic visual record of Mahmud I’s reign.

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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.