Banquet of Distinguished Turkish Women

Jean Baptiste Vanmour (1671-1737), oil on canvas, c. 1720-1737

Here we see a group of women surrounded by enslaved female servants and on the sofa near the window a woman nursing her child. Affluent Turkish women visited one another frequently. The guests also often spent the night. It was said that a well-connected woman never had to stay at home, but could be out visiting all the time.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-2004
  • Dimensionsheight 45 cm x width 58.5 cm