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Muslim fakir penitents performing prayers and mortification
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Muslim fakir penitents performing prayers and mortification
Muslim fakir or faqir penitents performing prayers and mortification. Udbahu with raised arm, and others praying standing, seated or lying down. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Andrea Bernieri after Francois Solvyns from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence, Italy, 1844
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Andrea Ascetic Bernieri Fakir Ferrario Francois Giulio Muslim Penitent Peoples Prayer Solvyns Faqir Mortification
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This evocative hand-colored print, titled "Muslim Fakir or Faqir Penitents Performing Prayers and Mortification," is an intriguing glimpse into the spiritual practices of the Muslim ascetic community. Drawn and engraved by Andrea Bernieri after Francois Solvyns, and published in Giulio Ferrario's "Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World" in 1844, this illustration captures the intense devotion and physical self-discipline of the fakir penitents. At the center of the image, a fakir, identified by the raised arm in the udbhah position, deep in concentration, leads the group in prayer. Surrounding him, other penitents engage in various forms of mortification, including standing, seated, and lying down positions. Their faces are contorted in expressions of intense focus and determination, while their bodies bear the marks of their self-imposed hardships. The intricate details of the illustration reveal the rich textures and colors of the fakirs' clothing and surroundings. The use of hand-coloring adds depth and vibrancy to the print, making it a captivating work of art as well as an historical document. The Muslim fakir or faqir tradition involves a life of asceticism and devotion, characterized by self-mortification and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment. This image offers a unique window into this practice, providing a glimpse into the dedication and discipline of these penitents as they seek to draw closer to their faith.
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