Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Aliquli Jabbadar

Role / Field:

Iranian Georgian artist known for blending European influences into Safavid miniature painting.

Born:

1666

Died:

1694

Century / Era:

1666s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Aliquli Jabbadar (Persian: علیقلی جبه‌دار, romanized: ‘Alī-qolī Jabbadār; fl. 1666 – 1694) was an Iranian Georgian artist, one of the first to have incorporated European influences in the traditional Safavid-era miniature painting. He is known for his scenes of the Safavid courtly life, especially his careful rendition of the physical setting and of details of dress. Jabbadar's name appears on a number of miniatures dating from the 17th century, including four from the State Hermitage in Russia and four from the Metropolitan Museum of Arts in the United States.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

In one of the signatures, the artist refers himself to as farangi, "the Frank", a reference to his European, or more probably, to Georgian and Christian origin. Furthermore, two of his paintings bear Georgian inscriptions. He also referred himself as ghulāmzāda-i qadimi ("former slave"), beg ("lord"), naqqash-bashi ("head of mosaics") and jabbadār ("keeper of the armory"), suggesting that he was one of those ghulām, who rose to ranks at the Safavid court. Habibi, Negar (2017). "ʿAli Qoli Jebādār et l'enregistrement du réel dans les peintures dites farangi sāzi".

Enduring Legacy & Impact

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