Mohammad Sadiq (Persian: محمدصادق) was a noted artist from 18th century Iran. He was a painter at the court of the Zand ruler Karim Khan (r. 1750–79). After Karim Khan's death, he worked for the Qajar ruler Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar (r. 1789–97).

Portrait of Rostam Khan

Portrait of Rostam Khan painted by Mohammad Sadiq, circa 1779

One of Sadiq's famous paintings is a portrait of Mohammad Rostam Khan Zand, a Zand prince and grandson of the military commander Zaki Khan. The painting is often praised for its classical Persian depiction of Male Masculinity.

Gallery

  • The royal court of Karim Khan painted by Mohammad Sadiq
  • Portrait of Karim Khan, 1758
  • Madonna and Child with Angel, probably 1204 AH 1789/90 CE
  • A European gentleman
  • Painting of a Persian couple, 1787
  • Painting of a Qajar prince fighting a dragon
  • Painting of a Young Beauty by Mohammad Sadiq. Borders signed by 'Ali Akbar, A.H. 1152/A.D. 1739. Met Museum
  • The fire ordeal of Siyâvash. McGill University Library Ms. Persian 39
  • Lacquer pen box (color changed for clarity), probably 1793/94

External links

Media related to Muhammad Sadiq (painter) at Wikimedia Commons