Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1425By Hafiz-i Abru
"Jonah and the Whale", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru is a codices Herat from Afghanistan created in ca. 1425 using opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper measuring H. 16 3/4 in. (42.5 cm) W. 13 1/8 in. (33.3 cm) attributed to Hafiz-i Abru — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | H. 16 3/4 in. (42.5 cm) W. 13 1/8 in. (33.3 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Cora Timken Burnett Collection of Persian Miniatures and Other Persian Art Objects, Bequest of Cora Timken Burnett, 1956 |
| Date | ca. 1425 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Herat, Afghanistan. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses "Jonah and the Whale", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru?
"Jonah and the Whale", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was "Jonah and the Whale", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru created?
"Jonah and the Whale", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru dates to ca. 1425.
What material is "Jonah and the Whale", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru made from?
"Jonah and the Whale", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru is crafted from opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper.
Where does "Jonah and the Whale", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru originate?
"Jonah and the Whale", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru originates from Afghanistan.
Is "Jonah and the Whale", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru in the public domain?
"Jonah and the Whale", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru is in the public domain and can be freely used.