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Junayd

Persian illustrator known from a single manuscript of the Divan of Khvaju Kirmani

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About Junayd

Junayd was an illuminator and painter.

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direction =horizontal header=Junayd Baghdadi(جنيد) image1 = Signature of Junayd in the Divan of Khvaju Kirmani, 1396, Baghdad.jpg caption1 = Signature of Junayd (’amal-i Junayd-i Baghdādī) in the Khamsah of Khvaju Kirmani (British Library, Add 18113), 1396, Baghdad. He was named a student of Shams al-Din by Dust Muhammad. One of the paintings was signed by Junayd himself.

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Important facts

Occupation
Illuminator, painter
Nationality
Jalayirid Sultanate
Also known as
Jonayd

Frequently asked questions

Who was Junayd?

Persian illustrator known from a single manuscript of the Divan of Khvaju Kirmani

What was Junayd's occupation?

Junayd was an illuminator and painter.

What nationality was Junayd?

Junayd's recorded nationality: Jalayirid Sultanate.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Junayd

· Wikidata: Q4160597

· DBpedia: Junayd (illustrator)

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