Ibrahim in the fire

Hadikat us-suada. Author: Fuzuli / Turkey, late 16th/early 17th century Language: Ottoman Turkish Source/Shelfmark: Or. 12009, f.15v Ibrahim sitting on the ground having been catapulted into the fire. On the command of God the fire became cold and a spring surrounded by flowers appeared. Ibrahim is shown sitting near the spring and flowering plants, encircled by flames. Men are pulling ropes to operate the catapult and Nimrud is watching from a balcony. A miniature painting from a manuscript of Hadikat us-suada, a history of the holy martyrs of the Prophet's family. Image taken from Hadikat us-suada. Originally published/produced in Turkey, late 16th/early 17th century.