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Abd-ar-Rahman III (889- 961). Emir and Caliph of Al-Andalus
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Abd-ar-Rahman III (889- 961). Emir and Caliph of Al-Andalus
Abd-ar-Rahman III (889- 961). Emir and Caliph of Al-Andalus. Abd-ar-Rahman III and his court (1885) by Dionisio Baixeras Verdaguer (1862-1943) depicting the Caliphs reception of the monk John Gorze, appointed ambassador of Emperor Otto I. University of Barcelona. Catalonia. Spain
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Abd-ar-Rahman III (889-961), the enlightened Emir and Caliph of Al-Andalus, is depicted in this 19th-century painting, "Abd-ar-Rahman III and his court," by Dionisio Baixeras Verdaguer. The scene unfolds at the grand palace of Cordoba, Spain, during the 10th century, an era of cultural and religious diversity in Al-Andalus. The painting captures the momentous occasion of the Caliph's reception of John Gorze, an ambassador sent by Emperor Otto I of the Holy Roman Empire. John Gorze, a monk, is shown in the painting, dressed in his Christian attire, standing before the Caliph and his esteemed court. The encounter between the Christian ambassador and the Muslim ruler symbolizes the delicate balance of power and the intricate web of diplomacy that existed between the Christian and Muslim worlds during the Middle Ages. The painting offers a glimpse into the opulence and grandeur of the Caliph's court, with its intricate decorations, resplendent fabrics, and ornate furnishings. The diverse group of individuals gathered around the Caliph represents the multicultural and multireligious society that thrived in Al-Andalus during the Umayyad Caliphate. Abd-ar-Rahman III was a pivotal figure in the history of Al-Andalus, expanding the territory of the Caliphate and promoting a tolerant and inclusive society. His reign marked the height of Islamic power in Spain, and his interactions with Christian ambassadors, like John Gorze, illustrate the complex and intriguing history of religious and cultural exchange during the Middle Ages.
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