“Battle of Chaldiran” – a unique sample of European fine art

Abstract

Abstract. The famous Battle of Chaldiran took place between the Ottomans and the Safavids in August 1524. The battle ended with heavy losses on both sides and resulted in the victory of the Ottoman Empire. The Battle of Chaldiran is reflected in Safavid and Ottoman miniatures, also in European written sources. But, the painting “Battle of Chaldiran”, which describes the battle, is a unique sample of European fine art and it is preserved in Palermo, Italy now. The author and date of creation of the painting are unknown. We will try to investigate the work “Battle of Chaldiran” in this article.