Sultan Muhammad Nur

Sultan Muhammad Nur was an accomplished artist specializing in illumination and calligraphy, documented as active over a lengthy period spanning 1475 to 1575. Their creative output is characterized by detailed textual arts, particularly those associated with classical Persian literature and poetry.

Six documented manuscript works and folios are represented in major institutional holdings, establishing their importance in the history of Islamic art. These works include the Anthology of Persian Poetry in Oblong Format (Safina) and the **Illuminated Frontispiece of a Bustan of Sadi**. The artist's mastery of miniature painting is demonstrated in complex scenes such as **"The Mi'raj or The Night Flight of Muhammad on his Steed Buraq", Folio 3v from a Bustan of Sadi**. Additionally, surviving pages of calligraphy, including those extracted for collections like the Bellini Album, confirm the technical excellence of Sultan Muhammad Nur's practice in writing.

The artist’s historical significance is established by the inclusion of their museum-quality works in prestigious collections, notably the Metropolitan Museum of Art. While the total number of Sultan Muhammad Nur paintings and manuscripts created remains undocumented, the surviving pieces offer vital scholarly resources regarding the style and techniques of the period. Today, several of these historically significant folios are widely accessible as high-quality prints for study and appreciation.