Of Damietta
Baghdad?, 1236-1237 A.D.
(4:10 min.)



ABOUT
The Painting
al-Wasiti, Of Damietta, Maqamat 4, Paper, ink, and opaque watercolours, 1236-1237 A.D., Baghdad, Iraq (Paris National Library of France, Department of Manuscripts, Arabic 5847 Folio 10r)
Cite This
Stewart, Sophia (Researcher, Scriptwriter, Voiceover, Storyboarder, Audio Editor, Image Editor, Animator, Coder). “Multimedia: Of Damietta, Maqamat 4.” In Al-Maqamat: A Digital Art History Student Project.
SOURCES
Oleg, G (1984) The Illustrations of the Maqamat. P.30

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