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Passionate Customer Service Museum Quality Art Prints Customization Options AvailableYahya ibn Mahmud al-Wasiti, an important Arab-Iraqi painter and calligrapher of the 13th century, achieved great fame for his illustrations of al-Hariri's "Maqamat". He was a prominent figure in the art scene of the Middle Ages and his works play an important role in the history of Arab art. Al-Wasiti was probably born in Wasit, south of Baghdad. Although his exact date of birth and many details of his life are unknown, his artistic imprint is unmistakable. He represented a school of painting that flourished in the 13th century, and was known for his precise and expressive style of painting.
His most significant work was transcribing and illustrating an edition of al-Hariri's "Maqamat" in 1237. "Maqamat", also known as "Assemblies", is a collection of anecdotes of social satire written by al-Hariri from Basra. Al-Wasiti's illustrations are of outstanding quality and are considered some of the finest examples of the style used at the time. With fine composition, expressive figures, and vivid but controlled colors, they offer viewers a fascinating glimpse into Islamic life in the 13th century. "Maqamat" contains a total of 96 illustrations, all by al-Wasiti.
Surprisingly, al-Wasiti's work has had a long-lasting influence, even inspiring the modern art movement in 20th century Baghdad. Despite the few surviving details of his life, Yahya ibn Mahmud al-Wasiti remains an unforgettable figure in Arab art history, and his works live on in art prints and art collections worldwide.
Yahya ibn Mahmud al-Wasiti, an important Arab-Iraqi painter and calligrapher of the 13th century, achieved great fame for his illustrations of al-Hariri's "Maqamat". He was a prominent figure in the art scene of the Middle Ages and his works play an important role in the history of Arab art. Al-Wasiti was probably born in Wasit, south of Baghdad. Although his exact date of birth and many details of his life are unknown, his artistic imprint is unmistakable. He represented a school of painting that flourished in the 13th century, and was known for his precise and expressive style of painting.
His most significant work was transcribing and illustrating an edition of al-Hariri's "Maqamat" in 1237. "Maqamat", also known as "Assemblies", is a collection of anecdotes of social satire written by al-Hariri from Basra. Al-Wasiti's illustrations are of outstanding quality and are considered some of the finest examples of the style used at the time. With fine composition, expressive figures, and vivid but controlled colors, they offer viewers a fascinating glimpse into Islamic life in the 13th century. "Maqamat" contains a total of 96 illustrations, all by al-Wasiti.
Surprisingly, al-Wasiti's work has had a long-lasting influence, even inspiring the modern art movement in 20th century Baghdad. Despite the few surviving details of his life, Yahya ibn Mahmud al-Wasiti remains an unforgettable figure in Arab art history, and his works live on in art prints and art collections worldwide.
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.jpg "Abu Zayd and Al-Harith sailing from Basra to Oman, miniature from Maqamat of al-Hariri (The Meetings), c.1240 by Yahya ibn Mahmud Al Wasiti")
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_by_-_(MeisterDrucke-1057581).jpg "Caravan of pilgrims travelling to Mecca. Miniature from the Maqamat by Abu Mohammed al-Kasim ibn Ali Hariri, illuminated by Yahya Mahmud al-Wasiti in 1237 by Yahya ibn Mahmud Al Wasiti")
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_Miniature_from_the_Maqamat_(Seances)_by_Ab_-_(MeisterDrucke-1052294).jpg "Camel caravan in the desert. Miniature from the Maqamat by Abu Mohammed al-Kasim ibn Ali Hariri, illuminated by Yahya Mahmud al-Wasiti in 1237 by Yahya ibn Mahmud Al Wasiti")
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_son_of_Hammam_and_the_wandering_navigator_Ab_-_(MeisterDrucke-1057387).jpg "The bourgeois al-Harith, son of Hammam, and the wandering navigator Abu-Zayd on a boat sailing on the Euphrates Miniature from the")
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.jpg "Caravan of pilgrims in Ramleh from a manuscript of Maqâmât of al-Harîrî, 1237 by Yahya ibn Mahmud Al Wasiti")
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_by_Abu_Mohammed_al-Kasim_-_(MeisterDrucke-1052502).jpg "A Camel Traveler. Miniature from the")
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.jpg "Palace of a Lady, from Al Maqamat by Al Hariri, c.1240 by Yahya ibn Mahmud Al Wasiti")
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_Yemen_Miniature_in_Les_Seances_Al-Maqamat_(Folio_1_-_(MeisterDrucke-1054265).jpg "Slave march in Zabid, Yemen. Miniature in")
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 by Al-Hariri c1240 (gouache on vellum) - (MeisterDrucke-42511).jpg "Abou Zayd preaching in the Mosque, from")
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.jpg "Abou Zayd Preaching in Mosque in Samarkhand, from Al Maqamat by Al Hariri, c.1240 by Yahya ibn Mahmud Al Wasiti")
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.jpg "The mysterious island populated with strange animals. Miniature taken from the")
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_picaresque_poem_of_the_11th_centur_-_(MeisterDrucke-1053107).jpg "The Making of Lead. Page of")
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_by_-_(MeisterDrucke-1091982).jpg "Boat on the Euphrates, miniature from")
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.jpg "Abou Zayd on His Camel, from Al Maqamat by Al Hariri, c.1240 by Yahya ibn Mahmud Al Wasiti")
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_pic_-_(MeisterDrucke-1053104).jpg "A group of camels and camel, caravan in the desert. Page of")
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_the_son_of_Hammam_and_the_wandering_navigato_-_(MeisterDrucke-1054038).jpg "The bourgeois al-Harith, the son of Hammam, and the wandering navigator Abu-Zayd arrive in a city, the mosque and the minaret, trade activities, bazaars and women")
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_son_of_Hammam_and_the_wandering_navigator_Ab_-_(MeisterDrucke-1051338).jpg "The bourgeois al-Harith, son of Hammam, and the wandering navigator Abu-Zayd in front of the palace of King. Miniature from the Maqamat (Seances) of Abu Mohammed al-Kasim ibn Ali Hariri (1054-1122) by Yahya ibn Mahmud Al Wasiti")
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.jpg "Abu Zayd Before the Governor Rabat, from Al Maqamat by Al Hariri, c.1240 by Yahya ibn Mahmud Al Wasiti")
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_son_of_Hammam_discovers_a_message_from_the_w_-_(MeisterDrucke-1057665).jpg "The bourgeois al-Harith, son of Hammam, discovers a message from the wandering navigator Abu-Zayd. Miniature taken from the Maqamat of Abu Mohammed al-Kasim ibn Ali Hariri by Yahya ibn Mahmud Al Wasiti")
_son_of_Hammam_discovers_a_message_from_the_w_-_(MeisterDrucke-1057665).jpg)
_in_the_Mosque_of_Basra_(Bas_-_(MeisterDrucke-1057667).jpg "The wandering navigator Abu-Zayd in the Mosque of Basra. Miniature from the Maqamat by Abu Mohammed al-Kasim ibn Ali Hariri by Yahya ibn Mahmud Al Wasiti")
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.jpg "Abou Zayd Preaching for a Caravan of Pilgrims, from Al Maqamat by Al Hariri, c.1240 by Yahya ibn Mahmud Al Wasiti")
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_son_of_Hammam_and_the_wandering_navigator_Ab_-_(MeisterDrucke-1052511).jpg "The Bourgeois al-Harith and the Wandering Navigator Abu-Zayd on a Miniature Boat from the")
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.jpg "In the Desert, Al-Harith Discovers Abou Zayd Sleeping, from Al Maqamat by Al Hariri, c.1240 by Yahya ibn Mahmud Al Wasiti")
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.jpg "Preparing a Feast, from Al Maqamat by Al Hariri, c.1240 by Yahya ibn Mahmud Al Wasiti")
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.jpg "Chancellery Maragha: the governor has proposed Abu Zayd to enter his service, from Al Maqamat by Al Hariri, c.1240 by Yahya ibn Mahmud Al Wasiti")
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_and_his_sister_accuse_themse_-_(MeisterDrucke-1052325).jpg "The vagabond navigator Abu-Zayd and his sister accuse themselves in front of a cadi. Miniature from the Maqamat (Seances) of Abu Mohammed al-Kasim ibn Ali Hariri (1054-1122) illuminated by Yahya Mahmud al-Wasiti by Yahya ibn Mahmud Al Wasiti")
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.jpg "Al-Harith Parting from His Companions, from Al Maqamat by Al Hariri, c.1240 by Yahya ibn Mahmud Al Wasiti")
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_by_Abu_Mohammed_al-Kasim_ibn_-_(MeisterDrucke-1050441).jpg "Miniature funeral scene from the")
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.jpg "Gathering of Young People at the Gates of a Town, from Al Maqamat by Al Hariri, c.1240 by Yahya ibn Mahmud Al Wasiti")
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_in_front_of_his_Miniature_l_-_(MeisterDrucke-1053156).jpg "The wandering navigator Abu-Zayd in front of his listeners from the")
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_by_Al_Hariri_c1240_-_(MeisterDrucke-649540).jpg "Herd of Camels, from Al Maqamat by Al Hariri, c.1240 by Yahya ibn Mahmud Al Wasiti")
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.jpg "Meal in a Caravanserai in Wasit: Abou Zayd Has Put His Guests to Sleep and Takes Their Goods, from Al Maqamat by Al Hariri, c.1240 by Yahya ibn Mahmud Al Wasiti")
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 li - (MeisterDrucke-649534).jpg "The Caravan Stopping: Al-Harith Listening to a Conversation Between a Man and His Son, from Al Maqamat by Al Hariri, c.1240 by Yahya ibn Mahmud Al Wasiti")
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_ms_3929_fol_34v_-_(MeisterDrucke-1051641).jpg "Abou-Zayd at the Hanah tavern, miniature from")
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.jpg "Al-Harith discovers a sentence of the Qur")
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_holding_a_speech_in_the_Bas_-_(MeisterDrucke-1052329).jpg "The wandering navigator Abu-Zayd holding a speech in the Basra library. Miniature from the Maqamat (Seances) by Abu Mohammed al-Kasim ibn Ali Hariri (1054-1122) illuminated by Yahya Mahmud al-Wasiti by Yahya ibn Mahmud Al Wasiti")
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.jpg "Abou Zayd Speaking with Al-Harith, from Al Maqamat by Al Hariri, c.1240 by Yahya ibn Mahmud Al Wasiti")
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.jpg "A Group of Camels and the Camel Shepherd, from")
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.jpg "Unknown Title by Yahya ibn Mahmud Al Wasiti")
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.jpg "The wandering navigator Abu-Zayd by Yahya ibn Mahmud Al Wasiti")
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.jpg "An Island in the Indian Ocean: The Boat is Caught in the Storm, Passengers Approach an Island Populated by Monkeys, Birds, and Hybrid Fabulous Animals, from Al Maqamat by Al Hariri by Yahya ibn Mahmud Al Wasiti")
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_Miniature_teacher_from_the_-_(MeisterDrucke-1052327).jpg "The wandering navigator Abu-Zayd. Miniature from the Maqamat (Seances) by Abu Mohammed al-Kasim ibn Ali Hariri (1054-1122) illuminated by Yahya Mahmud al-Wasiti by Yahya ibn Mahmud Al Wasiti")
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.jpg "A Caravan Rest, from")
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_enters_the_mosque_of_Maragh_-_(MeisterDrucke-1054035).jpg "The wandering navigator Abu-Zayd enters the mosque of Maragha. Miniature from the")
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.jpg "In a Classroom, Al-Harith Attending a Lesson Where the Teacher (in Reality Abou Zayd) and Pupils Say Stupidities, from Al Maqamat by Al Hariri, c.1240 by Yahya ibn Mahmud Al Wasiti")
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_and_his_son_before_Governor_-_(MeisterDrucke-1052326).jpg "The wandering navigator Abu-Zayd and his son before the Governor. Miniature from the Maqamat (Seances) by Abu Mohammed al-Kasim ibn Ali Hariri (1054-1122) illuminated by Yahya Mahmud al-Wasiti by Yahya ibn Mahmud Al Wasiti")
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_Miniature_teacher_from_the_-_(MeisterDrucke-1052508).jpg "The Wandering Navigator Abu-Zayd. Miniature from the")
_Miniature_teacher_from_the_-_(MeisterDrucke-1052508).jpg)
_and_the_sleeping_merchants_-_(MeisterDrucke-1052328).jpg "The wandering navigator Abu-Zayd and the sleeping merchants. Miniature from the Maqamat (Seances) by Abu Mohammed al-Kasim ibn Ali Hariri (1054-1122) illuminated by Yahya Mahmud al-Wasiti by Yahya ibn Mahmud Al Wasiti")
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.jpg "Farewells of Abou Zayd and Al Harith Before the Return to Mecca by Yahya ibn Mahmud Al Wasiti")
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