Artwork

Al-Mu'tazz Sends Gifts to Abdulla ibn Abdulla, from the Tarikh-i Alfi manuscript, Tarikh-i-Alfi

Al-Mu'tazz Sends Gifts to Abdulla ibn Abdulla, from the Tarikh-i Alfi manuscript, Tarikh-i-Alfi is an unspecified painting by the Mughal Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1597 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. This painting is a folio from the Tarikh-i Alfi manuscript, a historical text.

About this work

Overview

This painting is a folio from the Tarikh-i Alfi manuscript, a historical text. It depicts a scene of gift-giving between two figures.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows Al-Mu'tazz, a caliph, sending gifts to Abdulla ibn Abdulla, another historical figure. The exchange suggests a diplomatic or ceremonial context.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by intricate detail and color, typical of manuscript illustrations from its period. The style reflects the artistic traditions of the time, likely influenced by Persian or Mughal aesthetics.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the Tarikh-i Alfi manuscript, a historical text that chronicles significant events. The manuscript's creation and the painting's execution are tied to the cultural and artistic patronage of its era.