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The Grand Vizier Crosses the Atmeydanı (Hippodrome)
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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The Atmeydanı was Istanbul’s large, central square. Two obelisks recall the fact that the area had been a hippodrome in ancient times. The grand vizier, on horse-back at lower right centre, is accompanied by soldiers and preceded by two servants. They carry a prayer rug and a cushion in case he is called to prayer while en route.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineDe grootvizier steekt de Atmeydanı (hippodroom) over. 1720 - 1737. Jean Baptiste Vanmour. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
