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Page from a Panj Ganj (Five Treasures) of Abd al-Rahman Jami (Persian, 1414-1492)
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Page from a Panj Ganj (Five Treasures) of Abd al-Rahman Jami (Persian, 1414-1492)
Page from a Panj Ganj (Five Treasures) of Abd al-Rahman Jami (Persian, 1414-1492), with two Persian masnavis: Yusuf va Zulaykha (Joseph and Zulaykha) and Subhat al-abrar (Rosary of the Righteous), 1520-1607. This page is from a prized manuscript owned by one of the most respected statesmen of the imperial Mughal court, Abd al-Rahim. He served as the Khan Khanan, or vizier, the trusted minister under both Akbar and Jahangir. Abd al-Rahim was an avid book collector and patron of the arts. He acquired this book of five extended narrative poems, which included the story told in rhyme of the romance between Joseph and the Egyptian lady Zulaykha, about 80 years after its completion. The books illumination had not been finished, so Abd al-Rahim commissioned the exuberant decor of the borders and insets along with fullpage paintings that illustrate key scenes in the text
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Early 17th Century Mughal Northern India Opaque Watercolour And Gold On Paper Mushfiq
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This print showcases a page from the Panj Ganj (Five Treasures) of Abd al-Rahman Jami, a renowned Persian poet and scholar. The page features two masnavis, or narrative poems, titled Yusuf va Zulaykha (Joseph and Zulaykha) and Subhat al-abrar (Rosary of the Righteous). Created between 1520-1607, this particular page is from an esteemed manuscript owned by Abd al-Rahim, a highly respected statesman at the imperial Mughal court. Abd al-Rahim was not only a trusted minister under both Akbar and Jahangir but also an avid book collector and patron of the arts. He acquired this prized manuscript approximately 80 years after its completion. Interestingly, when he obtained it, the illumination of the book had not been completed. To rectify this, Abd al-Rahim commissioned exquisite decorations for the borders and insets along with full-page paintings that beautifully depict key scenes in the text. The double-sided nature of this artwork adds to its allure as it contains text on verso dating back to early 17th century India. Executed using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper in typical Mughal style, this piece exemplifies Mushfiq Indian artistry from Northern India. Preserved by Heritage Art/Heritage Images in collaboration with The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection archives, this print offers viewers a glimpse into one man's passion for literature and his dedication to enhancing its visual appeal through artistic embellishments.
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