Islamic wall art print of Sultan Baybars in a moment of poised command, the bearing of a man who began as an enslaved boy in a Damascus market and became the most feared ruler in the medieval Middle East. Painted in soft watercolour with fine ink lines and no facial features, robes and standards dissolving into white space at the edges. A commanding piece for a study, office, hallway or living room.
Bought as a Mamluk slave soldier, Baybars rose through war to become Sultan of Egypt in 1260. That same year he led the army that defeated the Mongols at Ain Jalut, the first great check on their advance. He then dismantled the Crusader states, rebuilt Egypt's postal system and governed with ferocious competence. He started with nothing.
A powerful gift for anyone who loves Islamic history, a graduate or someone who has come up the hard way. Part of the Riwayah Studio Islamic History collection: Mamluk poster, Egypt wall art, Cairo heritage print, Islamic warrior art, Muslim history wall decor.
Country of origin: designed in the United Kingdom and printed to order in your own region, so US orders are printed and shipped within the US with no customs charges or import duty. This is an original paper art print.
Printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper with a smooth, uncoated finish that holds deep colour without glare. The paper is FSC certified and archival quality, so the artwork will not yellow over time.
Poster only: the print on its own, rolled and shipped in a protective tube, ready for your own frame or hanger. The most affordable option if you already have framing in mind.
Poster with wooden hanger: a black pine hanger with a matching leather cord. Magnetic strips grip the top and bottom of the print without damaging it, so fitting takes seconds and the print can be swapped or framed later. A good choice for renters or anyone who likes to restyle.
Framed print: a slim black aluminium frame, around 1 cm wide, with a shatterproof acrylic front and hanging kit included. The print and frame arrive together in one box, with simple fitting by hand in a couple of minutes.
Every piece is an original Riwayah Studio design, created in the United Kingdom and printed to order at our production partner's nearest facility. Orders placed in the US are printed in the US, and UK and EU orders are printed in Europe. Free delivery is included.
