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Topkapi Palace. Audience of a European ambassador, 1788
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Topkapi Palace. Audience of a European ambassador, 1788
Turkey. Constantinople (Today Istanbul). Topkapi Palace. Audience Chamber. Audience of a European ambassador, 1788. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Chaillot. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840
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1788 Abdulhamid Ambassador Audience Chaillot Chamber Counsellors Courtroom Diplomacy Diplomatic Dynasty Embassy Encounter Indoor Istanbul Lalaisse Lemaitre Meeting Osman Ottomans Policy Protocol Receipt Reception Respect Sultan Topkapi Turban Turk Turks Counselors Europeans Ottoman Petitions
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This engraving depicts an audience chamber scene at the Topkapi Palace in Constantinople (now Istanbul), Turkey, during the late 18th century. The audience comprises European ambassadors, dressed in their formal attire, presenting petitions to the Ottoman Sultan Abdulhamid I. The scene takes place in the Imperial House of the Topkapi Palace, which was the center of political power and diplomacy in the Ottoman Empire. The European ambassadors, dressed in their finest clothes, are shown wearing hats and turbans, signifying their respect for the Ottoman court protocol. The Sultan, not depicted in the image, is seated on his throne, surrounded by his counsellors and advisors. The audience chamber is an indoor space, providing a setting for formal encounters between the Ottoman ruler and foreign dignitaries. The engraving is a visual representation of the diplomatic interactions between Europe and the Ottoman Empire during this period. The Ottoman Empire was a significant power in international politics, and diplomacy played a crucial role in maintaining peaceful relations between the Ottomans and European powers. The audience scene illustrates the formalities and respect shown during these diplomatic encounters, reflecting the importance of diplomacy in the political landscape of the time. The engraving is a beautiful example of the artistic skills of Lemaitre, Lalaisse, and Chaillot, and was published in the Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin and Jules Van Gaver in 1840. The image provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering insights into the diplomatic practices of the Ottoman Empire and the role of European ambassadors in the political landscape of the 18th and 19th centuries.
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