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)
Collection Items
King Solomon and His Court
Painting of King Solomon's seated on a gold throne above a congregation of creatures and beings. The image was likely intended to demonstrate the King's influence over the realm of animals, angels, celestial beings and demons. The horned human-like…
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 is portrayed through his ability to converse with all mankind and creatures, including…
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 him above horizantal rows of his subjects. Simillarly to the AKM PS24 robe, the character known in…
IIIF Manifest
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