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Whirling Dervishes, c. 1730 (oil on canvas)
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Whirling Dervishes, c. 1730 (oil on canvas)
3588449 Whirling Dervishes, c.1730 (oil on canvas) by Vanmour, Jean Baptiste (1671-1737); 76x101 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Twice a week dervishes performed a dance ceremony when they tried to enter a trance through prayer, music and swirling ecstatic dance, which visitors were allowed to watch (including here Patrona Halil, leader of the Tulip Revolution of 1730 and Muslu Bese)
Mevlevi derwishen, followers of philosopher and mystic poet Jalal ad-Din Rumi (1207-1273) aka Mevlana, " our master" lived in tekkes or Mevlevihanesi. Vanmour painted the Mevlevihane near Palais de Hollande in Pera, the oldest in the city, consisting of a prayer or dance hall (semahane)
); French, out of copyright
Media ID 23117624
© Bridgeman Images
Audience Constantinople Dervish Hall Istanbul Levant Moslem Oriental Orientalism Orientalist Ottoman Trance Visitors Whirling Ecstacy Mevlana
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This print captures a mesmerizing scene of Whirling Dervishes in the 18th century. Painted by Jean Baptiste Vanmour, this oil on canvas artwork showcases the spiritual dance ceremony performed by dervishes in Constantinople (now Istanbul), Turkey. The Whirling Dervishes were followers of the renowned philosopher and mystic poet Jalal ad-Din Rumi, also known as Mevlana. Through prayer, music, and swirling ecstatic dance, these devout men aimed to enter a trance-like state and connect with their inner spirituality. Visitors were allowed to witness this enchanting ritual twice a week. In this particular painting, we can see Patrona Halil, leader of the Tulip Revolution of 1730, and Muslu Bese among the audience observing the dervishes' performance. The Mevlevihane near Palais de Hollande in Pera served as their dwelling place or tekke. Vanmour's attention to detail brings out the vibrant colors and dynamic movements of the dancers. This piece is not only an exquisite representation of Orientalism but also serves as a window into Turkish culture during that era. Displayed at Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands; this masterpiece continues to captivate art enthusiasts with its portrayal of religious devotion, cultural traditions, and spiritual ecstasy intertwined within one harmonious composition.
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