Artwork
Page of disasters, from the Tarikh-i Alfi (History of the Thousand [Years])
![Page of disasters, from the Tarikh-i Alfi (History of the Thousand [Years]), by Unknown, unspecified, 1598](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/unknown--page-of-disasters-from-the-tarikh-i-alfi-history-of-the-thou--404ecc0ac902d18b-w1024.webp)
Page of disasters, from the Tarikh-i Alfi (History of the Thousand [Years]) is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1598 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This painting is a densely composed page from the Tarikh-i Alfi, a historical manuscript.
About this work
Overview
This painting is a densely composed page from the Tarikh-i Alfi, a historical manuscript. It features multiple small scenes arranged together, with text written in a flowing script along the edges.
Subject & Meaning
The page depicts a series of dramatic events, including gatherings, horseback riding, and combat, suggesting a narrative that unfolds across different moments and settings.
Technique & Style
The painting is characterized by bold colors, including reds, blues, and greens, with gold accents in the text. The scenes are framed by text, creating a border around the images.
Context
The Tarikh-i Alfi is a historical text, and this page is an illustration from it, likely created to accompany the written narrative.
Artist & collection
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