Layla Collection

Majnun in the Desert, 1431. Artist: Iranian master
Majnun in the Desert, 1431. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

"Laila Visiting Majnun in the Desert", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi, 1520-25 (ink)
6366182 " Laila Visiting Majnun in the Desert", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi, 1520-25 (ink, opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Muhammad

Layla Visiting Majnun in the Desert, page from a copy of the Khamsa of Nizami, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722), 16th century

Double-folio from the Haftawrang (Seven Thrones) by Jami (d
6366290 Double-folio from the Haftawrang (Seven Thrones) by Jami (d. 1492): Qays (Majnun) first Glimpses Layla (f. 231a) (opaque w/c)

Laila and Majnun converse beneath a tree, c. 1730 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874492 Laila and Majnun converse beneath a tree, c.1730 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Chand, Nihal (fl.c.1750); 21 x12.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Laila and Majnun)

Layla and Majnun at school, from a Divan, c. 1490 (ink, opaque watercolor
5932662 Layla and Majnun at school, from a Divan, c.1490 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (15th century); 26.3 x 16.8 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Detail from Majnun in the wilderness, c. 1595 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874279 Detail from Majnun in the wilderness, c.1595 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (16th century); 23.2 x15 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Layla and Majnun)

Laila and Majnun united in Paradise, as seen in a vision by Zaid
6366183 Laila and Majnun united in Paradise, as seen in a vision by Zaid, from Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, 1449-50 (ink on paper) by Persian School

Laila visits Majnun in a palm grove, c. 1475 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874223 Laila visits Majnun in a palm grove, c.1475 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (15th century); 12.7 x10.4 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Majnun is reduced to an abject state, c. 1700 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874425 Majnun is reduced to an abject state, c.1700 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 14 x16.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Laila and Majnun converse beneath a tree, detail, c. 1730 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874491 Laila and Majnun converse beneath a tree, detail, c.1730 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Chand, Nihal (fl.c.1750); 21 x12.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Laila and Majnun)

Eric Clapton (centre in beret) pictured leaving Heathrow airport for California. Eric said he was going to meet Pattie Boyd to get married in the desert. Picture taken 26th March 1979

Eric Clapton pictured leaving Heathrow airport for California. Eric said he was going to meet Pattie Boyd to get married in the desert. Picture taken 26th March 1979

Laila Visiting Majnun in the Desert, Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi, 1520-25

Majnun watching the battle between Nawfal and Lailas tribe, 1431. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Layla Majnun wilderness animals Khamsa Quintet
Layla and Majnun in the wilderness with animals, from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi, c. 1590-1600. Attributed to Sanwalah (Indian, active c. 1580-1600)

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"Layla: A Tale of Love and Longing" In the vast desert, where the scorching sun meets the endless sand dunes, a timeless love story unfolds. Majnun, lost in his madness for Layla, wanders aimlessly through the arid landscape. The Iranian master captures this poignant scene in "Majnun in the Desert, " transporting us to a world of passion and despair. Across continents, in Tizi Ouzou's Mosque Layla Saida nestled amidst Algeria's rugged beauty, echoes of their love resonate. Here, Layla visits Majnun as depicted in Amir Khusrau Dihlavi's masterpiece from 1520-25. Ink dances on paper with opaque watercolors and gold accents to bring their reunion alive. The pages of history turn further back to another rendition of "Layla Visiting Majnun in the Desert" found within a copy of Khamsa. This double-folio from Jami's Haftawrang showcases Laila and Majnun conversing beneath an ancient tree around 1730. Their tale transcends time and space; it finds its way into Nizami's Quintet too. In "Laila and Majnun at School, " we witness their innocent connection blossoming amidst knowledge-seeking souls. The delicate strokes of ink mixed with opaque watercolor transport us to that moment when love first sprouted between them. Detail by detail, brushstroke by brushstroke, artists throughout centuries have immortalized this epic romance on paper. From c. 1595 comes a captivating depiction titled "Majnun in the Wilderness. " Gold embellishments shimmer against vibrant colors as we witness Majnun's solitary existence amid nature’s embrace. But it is not just earthly realms that bear witness to their love; celestial beings also play a part.