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Shaykh Sanan and the Christian Maiden (oil on canvas)
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Shaykh Sanan and the Christian Maiden (oil on canvas)
3588510 Shaykh Sanan and the Christian Maiden (oil on canvas) by Qajar School (19th century); 64.1 wide cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; (add.info.: In Farid ud-Din Attars The Conference of the Birds, the Sheikh falls in love with a Christian woman. As a result, he drops all connections to Sufism, fully converts to Christianity, yet is still denied by the woman he is unabashedly in love with.); Persian, out of copyright
Media ID 23632896
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Epic Iran Iranian Persia Persian Shah Sheikh Sufi Sufism Turkic Allegorical Attar Attar Of Nishapur
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This oil on canvas painting, titled "Shaykh Sanan and the Christian Maiden" is a masterpiece created by the Qajar School in the 19th century. Displayed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, this artwork measures an impressive 64.1 wide cm. The painting depicts a poignant scene from Farid ud-Din Attar's renowned work, The Conference of the Birds. In this allegorical tale, Shaykh Sanan, a Sufi Sheikh, finds himself deeply infatuated with a Christian woman. Despite his complete conversion to Christianity and abandonment of his Sufi connections, he remains rejected by the object of his unwavering love. With its rich symbolism and intricate details, this Persian artwork beautifully captures themes of love and religious devotion. It serves as a powerful reminder that matters of faith can often intersect with matters of the heart. The Qajar School's skilled brushwork brings to life both the emotional turmoil experienced by Shaykh Sanan and the ethereal beauty embodied by the Christian maiden. This painting not only showcases Persian artistic mastery but also offers viewers an opportunity for contemplation on universal themes such as unrequited love and spiritual transformation. As you gaze upon this mesmerizing piece, allow yourself to be transported into Attar's poetic world where religion intertwines with human desires – an exploration that transcends time and cultural boundaries.
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