2/10/14

Islamic (Civilization) (Miniature) Painting Art
















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The Prophet Elijah rescuing Hamza's nephew, Prince Nur ad-Dahr. An illustration from the heroic romance, Hamzanama (Book of Hamza). India, 1562. Supplied by the British Museum  



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"The wonders of creation and the addities of existence." Page from a manuscript. Mamluk Iraq, C 1365-1425. Supplied by the British Museum


Layla and Majnun

Layla and Majnun - India, Hyderabad - c. 1770




Layla visits Majnun, from Akbar's Quintet of Amir Khusraw Dihlavi
Late 16th century, Mughal India. Courtesy: Walters Art Museum photostream.
Rustam Slaying the Dragon









Rustam & Sohrab








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