Hatip Mehmed Efendi

Hatip Mehmed Efendi
Died1773 (1774)
Sirkeci, Istanbul, Ottoman Empire
Other namesKhatib; Khatib of Hagia Sophia
OccupationsPaper marbling artist (ebru); khatib of Hagia Sophia
Known forImproving the consistency of ebru size; strengthening colours and patterns

Hatip Mehmed Efendi (died 1773) was an Ottoman paper marbling artist noted for improving the consistency of the size enabling stronger colours and patterns.[1]

He served as the khatib (the individual who delivers the khutbah) of Hagia Sophia, therefore was known as khatib or khatib of Hagia Sophia.[2]

He died during a fire at his house in Sirkeci while attempting to save his works.[2]

References

  1. ^ Toktas, Pinar (2012). "EXAMINATION OF TURKISH EBRU ARTISTS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER". Akdeniz Sanat Dergisi. 5 (9): 126 – via Dergipark.
  2. ^ a b "HATÎB MEHMED EFENDİ". TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi (in Turkish). Retrieved 2023-01-11.
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