Room 31 | Islamic Middle East gallery
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The marriage of Yusuf and Zuleykha
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Description
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.
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Details
- Series
- Yusuf and Zuleykha
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- Date
- late 16th century
- Artist/maker
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Mawlana Nur al-Din ‘Abd al-Rahman Jami (1411 - 1492) (author)
- Material and technique
- ink, colour, and gold on paper
- Dimensions
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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)
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- No. of items
- 1
- Credit line
- Presented by Professor A. F. L. Beeston, 1978.
- Accession no.
- EA1978.203
Location
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- currently in research collection
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