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Majnun in the Wilderness (LTS1995.2.120)

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Majnun in the Wilderness (LTS1995.2.120)

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Majnun in the Wilderness. Miniature painted by Mohammad Zaman at the command of Shah Sulaiman for a refurbishment of the shah's 16th century copy of the Nizami's works. Iran, 1676. Art and History Collection LTS1995.2.120

Nizami Ganjavi was a Persian poet and writer who lived from 1141 to 1209. He was born in Ganja, Azerbaijan and is considered one of the greatest poets in Persian literature. Nizami wrote five major works, including the famous "Khosrow and Shirin," "Leyli and Majnun," and "Haft Paykar." His poetry is known for its romantic themes, moral lessons, and vivid descriptions of nature. Nizami's works have been translated into many languages and continue to be studied and appreciated around the world.

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1676
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Alice Taylor, Book Arts of Isfahan, The J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu CA 1995, plate 8 (page 29)
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