Michiel 2005's photos with the keyword: sultan

Oman 2013 – Sultan Qaboos

Oman 2013 – Sultan Qaboos

Michiel 2005
23 Dec 2013 160
Rijksmuseum 2013 – The Dutch Ambassador on his Way to Isfahan

Rijksmuseum 2013 – The Dutch Ambassador on his Way…

Michiel 2005
17 Dec 2013 267
In 1651–1652 the Dutch ambassador Joan Cunæus and his secretary Cornelis Speelman travelled to Isfahan to stimulate trade in horses and silk. The man on the left is probably the Sultan of Bandar Abbas. The painting was made by Jan Baptist Weenix (1621-1659). The painting dates from 1653–1659.