# Sultan Ahmed III

- By: Jean Baptiste Vanmour (Valenciennes, 1671–1737)
- Date: c. 1727 - c. 1730
- Medium: canvas, oil paint (paint)
- Classification: painting
- Dimensions: height 33.5 cm x width 27 cm
- Museum: [Rijksmuseum](https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/object/SK-A-2013--f9dc2e96639fe3c7f5a03a760348d6ac)
- Rights: [Public Domain Mark](http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/)
- Picture: https://invisiblenetwork.ai/thumbs/web/ebb779b285b54946c88d0029443921fe.jpg
- Who can see it: Teens profiles and older (museums give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the museum's own words)

Turkish culture blossomed under the rule of Ahmed III. The sultan was fascinated by tulips and organized lavish festivities that lasted as long as the flowers were in bloom. This period, known as the Tulip Era, witnessed many celebrations and was more openly receptive to Western influences. Vanmour saw Ahmed III on various occasions and so was able to give an accurate portrayal of his features.