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The Grand Viziers audience with ambassadors
The Grand Viziers audience with ambassadors. The Vizier treats his guests to a feast while musicians from the seraglio play military music. La sala d udienza del Gran Visir agli ambasciatori. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Il Costume Antico e Modern o Story, Florence, 1842
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Ambassadors Antico Audience Dohsson Ferrario Giarrè Giulio Ignace Islam Lempire Mouradgea Othoman Peoples Sala Sultan Tableau Throne Topkapi Trono Vizier Ottoman Viziers
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This stunning handcoloured copperplate engraving, created by Verico after Giulio Ferrario's original work in 1842, depicts an audience scene in the Grand Vizier's chamber at the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul during the Ottoman Empire. The Grand Vizier, an influential advisor to the Sultan, is shown seated on his ornate throne, dressed in the traditional red and gold robes and turban. He warmly welcomes a group of ambassadors, who are attired in their respective national costumes, to the table for a grand feast. The room, adorned with intricate Islamic geometric patterns and lush fabrics, exudes an air of opulence and grandeur. Musicians from the seraglio play military music, adding to the lively and festive atmosphere. The audience with the ambassadors was an essential aspect of diplomacy in the Ottoman Empire, providing an opportunity for the Vizier to discuss important matters and strengthen alliances. This illustration, taken from Ferrario's 'Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World,' offers a fascinating glimpse into the historical fashion and cultural practices of the Ottoman Empire during the 19th century. The exquisite detail and vibrant colours of the engraving bring the scene to life, transporting us back in time to an era of grandeur, power, and diplomacy.
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