The Reis Effendi, Head of the Chancery

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

The office of reis effendi or reisü’l küttab, the head of the chancery, could be likened to the minister of foreign affairs. This official at the Ottoman court had the most contact with Western diplomats. Ambassador Calkoen would have met him on a regular basis.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-2024
  • Dimensionsheight 34.5 cm x width 27 cm
  • Physical characteristicsolieverf op doek