17th century, historical figure, Italian, Ottoman, primary source, quotes, Turkey
A detailed account of life in the Ottoman seraglio during the early years of Ahmet I’s reign (r. 1603-17) is given by Ottaviano Bon (1552-1623), the Venetian representative in the years 1604-07. He makes several references to ‘buffoons’, and to...
17th century, fooleum, Ottoman, primary source, Turkey, Turkish
There were many dwarfs and mutes at the Ottoman court, and so I was intrigued to find this painting of a dwarf from the early 17th century. There is a great deal more to be done to bring them to light (at least in Western languages) and to explore their relationship...
16th century, 17th century, bibliography, English, Ottoman, research, thesis, Turkey, Turkish
This thesis gives new insights into the Ottoman court during the 16th and 17th centuries, examining the complex roles of mutes and dwarfs, including some differences between them, and some overlaps and differences between them and the archetypal court jester. As an...
