The Prophet Muhammad Ascends to the Heavens, 17th century, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, sheet: 10 5/16 × 7 1/4 in. ( × cm), The three poems accompanying this painting describe the prophet Muhammad’s journey to Jerusalem and Mecca, after which he ascended to heaven accompanied by angels and riding Buraq, a mythical horse with a human face. The use of a veil to cover the prophet’s face is a Safavid convention., Iranian/Persian, Islamic, Safavid dynasty (1501–1722), Works on Paper - Manuscripts

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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