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The Capon Aghassi, Chief of the White Eunuchs of the Sultan, 1700-1737. Creator: Workshop of Jean Baptiste Vanmour
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The Capon Aghassi, Chief of the White Eunuchs of the Sultan, 1700-1737. Creator: Workshop of Jean Baptiste Vanmour
The Capon Aghassi, Chief of the White Eunuchs of the Sultan, 1700-1737
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1700s 1710s 1720s 1730s Eunuch Fine Art Jean Baptiste Van Mour Jean Baptiste Vanmour Jean Baptiste Vanmour Workshop Of Levant Levantine Orientalism Orientalist Ottoman Empire Tulip Era Van Mour Jean Baptiste Vanmour Jean Baptiste Vanmour Jean Baptiste Workshop Of Workshop Of Jean Baptiste Vanmour
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This stunning oil painting, created by the Workshop of Jean Baptiste Vanmour in the early 18th century, captures the enigmatic figure of The Capon Aghassi, Chief of the White Eunuchs of the Ottoman Sultan. The Capon Aghassi, dressed in richly colored and intricately patterned apparel, stands before an ornate backdrop, gesturing with a hand adorned with rings and a golden bangle. His piercing gaze and regal demeanor convey a sense of authority and power. The Capon Aghassi was a eunuch, a castrated male, who held a high position in the Ottoman court during the Tulip Era, a period of great wealth and cultural exchange between Europe and the Middle East. The eunuchs were responsible for the harem and the education and upbringing of the Sultan's children. This painting is a prime example of the Orientalist art that emerged during the 18th and 19th centuries, which depicted the people and cultures of the Middle East and the Levant in a romanticized and exoticized manner. The painting's vibrant colors, intricate details, and rich textures transport us to another time and place, offering a glimpse into the opulence and grandeur of the Ottoman Empire. The painting is a testament to the artistic prowess of Jean Baptiste Vanmour and his workshop, which was based in the Dutch Republic, then a major center of artistic and cultural exchange. The painting is now housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, where it continues to captivate and inspire visitors from around the world.
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