Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1610–20

By "Bodleian painter"

Dervish Receiving a Visitor is a codices Bijapur from India created in ca. 1610–20 using ink, opaque watercolor, gold and silver on paper measuring Image: 10 7/16 × 7 3/4 in. (26.5 × 19.7 cm) Frame: 23 7/16… attributed to "Bodleian painter" — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, gold and silver on paper
DimensionsImage: 10 7/16 × 7 3/4 in. (26.5 × 19.7 cm) Frame: 23 7/16 × 17 3/8 × 1 1/2 in. (59.6 × 44.2 × 3.8 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineBodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Dateca. 1610–20

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Bijapur, Deccan, India. Flag of India

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Dervish Receiving a Visitor?

Dervish Receiving a Visitor is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Dervish Receiving a Visitor created?

Dervish Receiving a Visitor dates to ca. 1610–20.

What material is Dervish Receiving a Visitor made from?

Dervish Receiving a Visitor is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, gold and silver on paper.

Where does Dervish Receiving a Visitor originate?

Dervish Receiving a Visitor originates from India.

Is Dervish Receiving a Visitor in the public domain?

Dervish Receiving a Visitor is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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