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Page of Ottoman Calligraphy
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This folio from Walters manuscript W.672 is inscribed with passages from hadith literature (accounts of what the Prophet Muhammad did or said) and is written in Naskh and Thuluth scripts. Naskh, the smaller hand, is used for the text on the lower portion, while Thuluth (the larger hand) is used for the top lines.
| Artist / Maker | Sheikh Hamdullah |
|---|---|
| Date | 10th century AH/AD 16th century-12th century AH/AD 18th cent |
| Culture / Origin | Sheikh Hamdullah |
| Dimensions | 1800×1376 px (digital) |
| Department | Calligraphy (Hat) |
| Type | Manuscript painting |
About the Artist
BiographySheikh Hamdullah (1436–1520) — Ottoman calligrapher (1436–1520).Sheikh Hamdullah worked as calligrapher and is associated with Ottoman Empire. Their documented life spans the years 1436 to 1520, born in Amasya, died in Istanbul.DisciplinescalligrapherBorn1436, AmasyaDied1520, IstanbulNationalityOttoman EmpireSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Wikimedia Commons, CC0 / Public Domain.
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