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Dancing Dervishes, c. 1480 (opaque watercolour and gold on paper)
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Dancing Dervishes, c. 1480 (opaque watercolour and gold on paper)
6176508 Dancing Dervishes, c.1480 (opaque watercolour and gold on paper) by Bihzad (fl.1500) (attr. to); 29.9x18.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Folio from a Divan (poems) of the Persian Hafiz (1325-90), painting attributed to present-day Afghanistan, Herat
A ring of sufi dervishes (Islamic mystics) playing music to accompany another group of dervishes performing the celestial dance (sama ).
These Islamic Mystics tread a Sufi Muslim ascetic path or Tariqah, known (notionally) for their extreme poverty and austerity, similar to mendicant friars in Christianity or Hindu / Buddhist / Jain sadhus.); Persian, out of copyright
Media ID 23011720
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Afghan Afghanistan Dervish Ecstasy Ecstatic Herat Mendicant Mystic Mysticism Persia Persian Safavid Sufi Sufism Timurid Darwish Kamal Tariqa Tariqah Whirling Dervish
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This print showcases a mesmerizing painting titled "Dancing Dervishes" by Bihzad, believed to be from around 1480. The artwork, created using opaque watercolor and gold on paper, measures 29.9x18.9 cm and is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The image depicts a scene from a Divan (collection of poems) by the Persian poet Hafiz, attributed to present-day Afghanistan's Herat region. In this enchanting composition, we witness a ring of sufi dervishes - Islamic mystics - playing music while another group performs the celestial dance known as sama. These dervishes follow an ascetic path within Sufi Islam called Tariqah, characterized by extreme poverty and austerity similar to mendicant friars in Christianity or Hindu/Buddhist/Jain sadhus. Their ecstatic movements during sama reflect their deep connection with spirituality and mysticism. The painting transports us to ancient Persia, capturing both the religious devotion and artistic brilliance of that era. It serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Asia and its profound influence on art throughout history. Through this evocative portrayal of dancing dervishes accompanied by soul-stirring melodies, Bihzad invites viewers into a world where religion merges with music and movement – an exquisite fusion that transcends time and touches our souls even today.
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