The Story
Divan of Sultan Husayn Baiqara by Sultan 'Ali al-Mashhadi.
Purchase, Richard S.
Perkins and Margaret Mushekian Gifts, 1982.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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Divan of Sultan Husayn Baiqara
Sultan 'Ali al-Mashhadi
Divan of Sultan Husayn Baiqara
Sultan 'Ali al-Mashhadi32 people viewing now
Period
Renaissance
Theme
Daily Life
Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper; lacquer binding
Current Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.
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