"Jonah and the Whale", Folio from a Jami al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Chronicles)
Flag of IranIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1400

"Jonah and the Whale", Folio from a Jami al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Chronicles) is a codices from Iran created in ca. 1400 using ink, opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper measuring H. 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm) W. 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper
DimensionsH. 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm) W. 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePurchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1933
Dateca. 1400

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Origin: Iran. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses "Jonah and the Whale", Folio from a Jami al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Chronicles)?

"Jonah and the Whale", Folio from a Jami al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Chronicles) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Jonah and the Whale", Folio from a Jami al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Chronicles) created?

"Jonah and the Whale", Folio from a Jami al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Chronicles) dates to ca. 1400.

What material is "Jonah and the Whale", Folio from a Jami al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Chronicles) made from?

"Jonah and the Whale", Folio from a Jami al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Chronicles) is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper.

Where does "Jonah and the Whale", Folio from a Jami al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Chronicles) originate?

"Jonah and the Whale", Folio from a Jami al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Chronicles) originates from Iran.

Is "Jonah and the Whale", Folio from a Jami al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Chronicles) in the public domain?

"Jonah and the Whale", Folio from a Jami al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Chronicles) is in the public domain and can be freely used.

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

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