The marriage of Yusuf and Zuleykha
The burning passion of Zuleykha for the beautiful Yusuf is found in both the Judeo-Christian tradition (Genesis, 39: 1–23) and in the Qur’an (sura 12). In its Persian adaptation, the tale became an allegory of the mystic’s quest for true love.
Details
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Title
The marriage of Yusuf and Zuleykha
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Series
Yusuf and Zuleykha
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Artist/maker
Mawlana Nur al-Din ‘Abd al-Rahman Jami (1411 - 1492) (author) -
Associated place
Iran (place of creation) -
Date
late 16th century -
Material and technique
ink, colour, and gold on paper
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Technique index
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Object type
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Dimensions
mount 40.3 x 27.6 cm (height x width)
page 28.5 x 18.7 cm (height x width)
painting 22 x 13.2 cm max. (height x width) -
No. of items
1
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Credit line
Presented by Professor A. F. L. Beeston, 1978.
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Museum location
not on display
Museum department
Eastern Art
Accession no.
EA1978.203
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