"Ottoman Army Entering a City", Folio from a Divan of Mahmud `Abd al-Baqi 1575 - 1599

"Ottoman Army Entering a City" is a folio from a Divan of Mahmud `Abd al-Baqi, created between 1575 and 1599 by the artist Mahmud 'Abd-al Baqi (1526–1600). The miniature painting depicts a scene of the Ottoman army entering a city, likely during a military campaign. The artist uses vibrant colors and fine detail to depict the soldiers, horses, and city buildings. The composition is dynamic, with the soldiers moving towards the viewer. This folio is a prime example of Ottoman miniature painting, characterized by its intricate details, rich colors, and depiction of daily life, politics, and historical events. It is now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.