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Manuscript pages showing battle scenes

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Medieval manuscript page with elaborate miniature painting. The painting depicts a battle scene. The scene is set against a background with a blue sky and white clouds at the top, and a red ground with a repeating pattern of small black designs. Many figures are present, some on horseback and some on foot. The horses are various colors including black, brown, and white. The people wear colorful clothing including orange, blue, red, and green. Some people wear helmets or headgear that resembles a crown. A few people are holding weapons. The bottom half of the page contains black text written in a language that uses Arabic script. The page is yellowed with age and has some tears and discoloration. A small piece of paper with writing and a green and red streamer is at the top. The right edge of the page is rough and uneven.

Artwork Details

Date
early 17th century
Medium
Ink and pigments on paper
Culture
Turkish
Dimensions
422 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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