Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1425By Hafiz-i Abru
"Muhammad's Call to Prophecy and the First Revelation", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) is a codices Herat from present-day Afghanistan created in ca. 1425 using opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper measuring Painting: H. 6 1/8 in. (15.5 cm) W. 8 3/4… 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 | Painting: H. 6 1/8 in. (15.5 cm) W. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm) Page: H. 16 7/8 in. (42.8 cm) W. 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm) Mat: H. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm) W. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 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, present-day Afghanistan. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses "Muhammad's Call to Prophecy and the First Revelation", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories)?
"Muhammad's Call to Prophecy and the First Revelation", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was "Muhammad's Call to Prophecy and the First Revelation", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) created?
"Muhammad's Call to Prophecy and the First Revelation", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) dates to ca. 1425.
What material is "Muhammad's Call to Prophecy and the First Revelation", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) made from?
"Muhammad's Call to Prophecy and the First Revelation", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) is crafted from opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper.
Where does "Muhammad's Call to Prophecy and the First Revelation", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) originate?
"Muhammad's Call to Prophecy and the First Revelation", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) originates from present-day Afghanistan.
Is "Muhammad's Call to Prophecy and the First Revelation", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) in the public domain?
"Muhammad's Call to Prophecy and the First Revelation", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) is in the public domain and can be freely used.