Yusuf and Zulaykha
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Caption
Indian. Yusuf and Zulaykha, 1875–1900. Opaque watercolor and gold on paper, Sheet: 11 3/4 x 19 15/16 in. (29.8 x 50.6 cm) Image: 8 7/8 x 12 7/8 in. (22.5 x 32.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Philip P. Weisberg, 59.206.7. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Collection
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Collection
Culture
Title
Yusuf and Zulaykha
Date
1875–1900
Dynasty
Mughal
Geography
Place made: Deccan, India
Medium
Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Classification
Dimensions
Sheet: 11 3/4 x 19 15/16 in. (29.8 x 50.6 cm) Image: 8 7/8 x 12 7/8 in. (22.5 x 32.7 cm)
Inscriptions
Identification of figures, inscribed on left: "Hazrat, Jinab, Yusuf, Aleihem al-salawat va-al-salam" In the margin at the right, in Persian, in nastaliq script: "His excellency, Saint Yusuf, praise and peace be upon him. Hazrat, Jainab, Yusuf, Aleihem al-salawat wa-al-salam."
Credit Line
Gift of Philip P. Weisberg
Accession Number
59.206.7
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