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Print of a Mufti or Sunni Islamic Scholar, an Interpreter of Islamic Law, c.1725

About the Item

Antique portrait titled 'Le Moufti, ou Chef de la Loy'. Old print of the Mufti or Chief of the Law. A mufti is a Sunni Islamic scholar who is an interpreter or expounder of Islamic law (Sharia). This print originates from 'Ceremonies et costumes Religieuses (..)' by A. Moubach. Artists and Engravers: Bernard Picart (1673-1733), a French painter and engraver.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.56 in (39.5 cm)Width: 9.65 in (24.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    1720-1729
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1725
  • Condition:
    Minor fading. Condition: Good, slightly faded. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BGI-00706 1stDibs: LU3054326973172
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