"Ottoman Army Entering a City", Folio from a Divan of Mahmud `Abd al-Baqi
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By Mahmud 'Abd-al Baqi (Ottoman)

"Ottoman Army Entering a City", Folio from a Divan of Mahmud `Abd al-Baqi is a codices from Turkey created in last quarter 16th century using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring Page: 10 1/4 x 6 5/16 in. (26 x 16 cm) Painting: 7 5/8 x 4… attributed to Mahmud 'Abd-al Baqi (Ottoman) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
DimensionsPage: 10 1/4 x 6 5/16 in. (26 x 16 cm) Painting: 7 5/8 x 4 5/8 in. (19.4 x 11.8 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineBequest of George D. Pratt, 1935
Datelast quarter 16th century

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Turkey. Flag of Turkey

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What department houses "Ottoman Army Entering a City", Folio from a Divan of Mahmud `Abd al-Baqi?

"Ottoman Army Entering a City", Folio from a Divan of Mahmud `Abd al-Baqi is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Ottoman Army Entering a City", Folio from a Divan of Mahmud `Abd al-Baqi created?

"Ottoman Army Entering a City", Folio from a Divan of Mahmud `Abd al-Baqi dates to last quarter 16th century.

What material is "Ottoman Army Entering a City", Folio from a Divan of Mahmud `Abd al-Baqi made from?

"Ottoman Army Entering a City", Folio from a Divan of Mahmud `Abd al-Baqi is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

Where does "Ottoman Army Entering a City", Folio from a Divan of Mahmud `Abd al-Baqi originate?

"Ottoman Army Entering a City", Folio from a Divan of Mahmud `Abd al-Baqi originates from Turkey.

Is "Ottoman Army Entering a City", Folio from a Divan of Mahmud `Abd al-Baqi in the public domain?

"Ottoman Army Entering a City", Folio from a Divan of Mahmud `Abd al-Baqi 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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