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The Archangel Israfil

late 14th–early 15th century

Not on view

In Islamic belief, as in Christianity, archangels will play a key role in the Last Judgment. Heralding the Day of Resurrection, the angel Israfil blows his trumpet, calling all creatures to assemble in Jerusalem. The celestial being is named not in the Qur’an but in hadith, or the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad, and scholars specify that he sounds his call from the sacred Rock. He is discussed along with Gabriel, whose entry begins on this folio, and other angels in this cosmographic study of both the divine and material aspects of the world.

The Archangel Israfil, Opaque watercolor and ink on paper, Mamluk — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: The Archangel Israfil

Date: late 14th–early 15th century

Geography: Made in Egypt or Syria

Culture: Mamluk

Medium: Opaque watercolor and ink on paper

Dimensions: 15 3/8 × 9 5/8 in. (39.1 × 24.4 cm)

Classification: Manuscripts and Illuminations

Credit Line: Courtesy of the Trustees of the British Museum

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