A prayer on stressful occasions
The Arabic verse written in large-scale calligraphy is an intercessory prayer to Ali (the son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad and the first Imam of the Shi’a). It is recited at times of stress or anxiety.
The poem accompanying the painting on the right suggests the anxieties of an old man contemplating youthful beauty.
The poem accompanying the painting on the right suggests the anxieties of an old man contemplating youthful beauty.
Mir Ali (c. 1500-1550)
Calligraphy by Muhammad Husayn and Mir 'Ali.
37.1 x 22.0 cm (folio dimensions) | RCIN 1005052
