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The Life of the Prophet (Siyer-i nebi) (CBL T 419)label QS:Len,”The Life of the Prophet (Siyer-i nebi) (CBL T 419)”
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16th-century version of a 14th-century original painting showing Fatima (foreground), on her way to a Jewish wedding party, receiving a parcel of the green cloak brought by the Angel Gabriel from Paradise, in the presence of Mohammed (on the right), his young wife Aisha (next to him), and family members. Ottoman miniature from Siyer-i Nebi (Life of the Prophet), currently in the Chester Beatty Library, Dublin.
| Artist / Maker | Mustafa ibn Vali (calligrapher) |
|---|---|
| Date | between 1594 and 1595date QS:P,+1594-00-00T00:00:00Z/8,P1319 |
| Culture / Origin | The Life of the Prophet (Siyer-i nebi) (CBL T 419) |
| Dimensions | 667×1110 px (digital) |
| Department | Miniature Painting |
| Type | Manuscript painting |
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Image & data: Wikimedia Commons, CC0 / Public Domain.
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