Renaissance
Renaissance
Sultan Muhammad
The Enigmatic Brush of Muhammad: A Life Shrouded in Tradition Muhammad, an Iranian artist whose life remains largely undocumented beyond the works attributed to him, stands as a compelling figure within the realm of Persian miniature painting. Born sometime in the early to mid-19th century – precise dates are elusive – he flourished during a period of significant transition for the art form. The Qajar dynasty (1789-1925) was in power,…
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dated works
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chapters
1473
first work
1535
last work
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through Sultan Muhammad's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Drag or scroll to travel through time
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Sultan Muhammad's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.