Who painted Qur'an Manuscript Folio (verso)?

Qur'an Manuscript Folio (verso) was painted by Unknown in 1304.

Where can I see Qur'an Manuscript Folio (verso)?

Qur'an Manuscript Folio (verso) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artwork

Qur'an Manuscript Folio (verso)

Qur'an Manuscript Folio (verso) is a drawing by Unknown. It dates from 1304 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This is a single folio from a Qur'an manuscript, featuring text written in black ink on cream-colored paper.

About this work

Tiny red, blue, and gold flowers dot the margins, and a big round medallion glows in the border.

You see a single page from a Qur’an, written in black ink on cream paper. Tiny red, blue, and gold flowers dot the margins, and a big round medallion glows in the border.

This page was made in Egypt when the Mamluk sultans ruled. The script is called Rayhani—one of six official styles for Arabic calligraphy. Each dot and swirl was painted by hand, probably by a scribe who spent years training.

To see more pages like this, look up the Mamluk Sultanate (1250–1517).

Overview

This is a single folio from a Qur'an manuscript, featuring text written in black ink on cream-colored paper.

Subject & Meaning

The text on this page includes verses from Surah al-Zumar, chapter 39 of the Qur'an, conveying spiritual and theological significance.

Technique & Style

The Arabic text is rendered in Rayhani script, a style of Perso-Arabic calligraphy, and is adorned with intricate ornaments, including red, blue, and gold rosettes and a roundel in the border.

History & Provenance

Produced in Mamluk Egypt, this folio exemplifies the calligraphic and artistic traditions of the time, likely created by a skilled scribe with extensive training.

Context

This manuscript folio is representative of the Mamluk Sultanate's cultural and artistic achievements during its rule from 1250 to 1517.