The Kazasker, Judge

Jean Baptiste Vanmour (1671-1737), oil on canvas, c. 1727-1730

This is one of the kadı ‘askerı. They were the two chief military judges in the Ottoman Empire. One judge was responsible for the region of Rumelia (the European part of the empire), the other for the region of Anatolia (the Asiatic part). They could be recognized by their large turbans and fur-trimmed cloaks.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-2022
  • Dimensionsheight 34 cm x width 27 cm
  • Physical characteristicsolieverf op doek