Ambassador Cornelis Calkoen at his Audience with Sultan Ahmed III

Ambassador Cornelis Calkoen at his Audience with Sultan Ahmed III, a 1727 painting by Jean Baptiste Vanmour. 



The artwork depicts a scene in a richly decorated room, possibly a palace. The Sultan Ahmed III sits enthroned on a golden bed or dais, wearing elaborate robes. He is surrounded by courtiers and officials, many wearing tall, white headgear. 



In the foreground, Ambassador Cornelis Calkoen, possibly represented by a figure kneeling before the Sultan, is shown in the act of presenting himself or a gift. Other figures are also present, some standing, some kneeling, suggesting a formal audience or diplomatic meeting. 



The room's interior is detailed, showing tiled walls, ornate furnishings, and a high ceiling. The overall color palette is warm, with reds, golds, and muted blues dominating the scene. The painting's size is 1.21 meters wide and 0.9 meters high, and it is housed in the Rijksmuseum.