Treatise on Births (14th c. ), divination book
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Treatise on Births (14th c. ), divination book
Treatise on Births (14th c.), divination book attributed to Abul Mas har. Islamic art. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Paris. National Library
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Attributed Births Divination Islamic Treatise 14th Persons Up Right
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This exquisite 14th century miniature painting is a captivating representation of a scene from the Treatise on Births, a divination book attributed to the renowned Islamic scholar Abul Mas'ud Abul Abas al-Bakri, also known as Abul Kasem. The Treatise on Births is a comprehensive astrological and astronomical text that was widely used in the Islamic world for predicting the sex and fortune of newborns based on the position of the stars at the time of their birth. The painting, housed in the National Library of France in Paris, depicts a group of people gathered around a man, who is likely an astrologer or diviner, as he consults an open book. The book lies on a richly decorated table, its pages filled with intricate calligraphy and illustrations. The scene is bathed in warm, muted colors, with the upright position of the painting adding to the sense of intimacy and focus. The persons in the painting are dressed in the fashion of the 14th century, with the men wearing long robes and turbans, and the women wearing flowing veils and ornate headdresses. The color palette is dominated by earthy tones, with splashes of vibrant reds and blues adding visual interest. The Treatise on Births was a popular text in the Islamic world, and this painting provides a fascinating glimpse into the role of astrology and divination in medieval Islamic culture. The intricate details of the painting, from the ornate decorations on the table to the expressive faces of the people, attest to the high level of craftsmanship and artistic skill of the Islamic miniature tradition.
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