Tag Chester Beatty Library

Turkish - Islamic Arts, Cultural Heritage, History of Art, Ottoman History, Traditional Arts

A Masterpiece from Word to Image: Siyer-i Nebi

Hz. Muhammed s.a.v. Kabe onunde namaz kilarken

Uncover the story of Siyer-i Nebi, the magnificent 1595 Ottoman manuscript depicting the life of Prophet Muhammad. Learn about its unique iconography, dispersed volumes, and the artists who created it.

Mirasium
February 2, 2026