OTOMAN BIBLE
Summary:
Fedrigoni Pergaminata Stucco
National Library of Austria
Leather chest with engraved Arabic motifs
Description:
Also known as Suleiman´s Family Tree, the Ottoman Bible is a unique and impressive story about the history of the Western world, narrated from the exquisite and refined vision of Ottoman culture. From Adam and Eve, prophets such as Noah and, of course, Jesus, Mohammed, and conquerors such as Genghis Khan, Suleiman the Magnificent´s family tree is duly portrayed in this beautiful illustrated codex. Its 34 pages are richly illuminated in 22-karat gold, with Arabic-style motifs. The 102 gold medallions represent each of the characters in Suleiman's family tree, accompanied by texts with citations and explanations of the sacred texts.