
Yusuf
19th century
Unknown
SSEA
Painting, in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, illustration to the story of Yusuf and Zulaikha, Yusuf, sent by Zulaikha to her wondrous garden, is seated on a golden throne, surrounded by five ladies. Yellow ochre ground colour, blue sky behind flowering trees. The text is written in Nastaliq in two columns.
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