Solomon: The Great King and Prophet
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Solomon: The Great King and Prophet
Description
A visual comparison of the depictions of Solomon, the wise king and Prophet of Islamic and Persian storytelling. In these depictions, notice the common motifs of Solomon enthroned above all creatures and mankind, his ability to communicate with creatures, and his control over demons (Persian: Divs, Arabic: Jinn)
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King Solomon and His CourtPainting of King Solomon's seated on a gold throne above a congregation of creatures and beings. The image was likely intended to demonstrate the…
Solomon takes advice from the animals, from Lights of Canopus (Anvar-i-Suhayli)Illuminated manuscript taken from the 13th century copy of the "Anvar-i Suhayli", (The Lights of Canopus). In this illustration, the wisdom of King…
Solomon Enthroned, from the Book of Solomon (Suleymannama)Illuminated manuscript illustrating Solomon enthroned at the top centre of the illustration. The illustration of the wise and powerful king features…
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