Khusrau and Shirin dated 904 1498–99 Hatifi This manuscript is a copy of the tale of Khusrau and Shirin composed by the Persian poet Hatifi, and shows the importance of Persian literature in the Ottoman world. It contains seven paintings, executed in a distinctive style, related to western Iranian tradition from the Aq Quyunlu, but also borrowing elements from European sources. The page shown depicts Khusrau riding on Shabdiz, his beautiful horse, while hunting. The calligraphy, illumination, gilding, and painting were completed by a single artist calling himself Suzi ("the burning o
Khusrau and Shirin dated 904 1498–99 Hatifi This manuscript is a copy of the tale of Khusrau and Shirin composed by the Persian poet Hatifi, and shows the importance of Persian literature in the Ottoman world. It contains seven paintings, executed in a distinctive style, related to western Iranian tradition from the Aq Quyunlu, but also borrowing elements from European sources. The page shown depicts Khusrau riding on Shabdiz, his beautiful horse, while hunting. The calligraphy, illumination, gilding, and painting were completed by a single artist calling himself Suzi ("the burning one"). Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #6661. Overview: Ottoman Book Arts - Hatifi Manuscript, Part 1 Play or pause #6661. Overview: Ottoman Book Arts - Hatifi Manuscript Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as Khusrau and Shirin. Calligraphy, illumination, and painting by Suzi. dated 904 1498–99. Main support: ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper; binding: leather. Attributed to Turkey, probably Istanbul or Amasya. Codices
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