Miraj Muhammad's Ascent by Sultan Muhammad

"Miraj" (Muhammad's ascent) printed by Sultan Muhammad. British Library Ms Or. 2265, folio 195r From a Khamsa of Nizami of 1539-43 in Tabriz This was perhaps the aged Sultan Muhammad's last painting, and it is an unquestioned masterpiece. Shah Tashmasp, the ruler of Iran, had by this point become more orthodox and disenchanted with miniature painting, and this work stands as one of the last paintings dedicated to him. I'm sure he appreciated it, both for its intrinsic beauty and religious subject matter. Image reproduction rights can be found in the link near the bottom of this description. This image has been digitally filtered to reduce blurring. This effect is more noticeable the larger the image is. Sign up to Mr. Rebates for FREE and save 12% on any zazzle order in addition to a $5.00 sign up bonus All Rights Reserved; without: prejudice, recourse or notice (U.C.C. 1-308) Image Reproduction Rights: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Miraj_by_Sultan_Muhammad.jpg muhammad miraj ascent sultan "muhammad's ascent" "muhammed's ascent" "sultan muhammad" "muhammads ascent" islam "islamic art" "islamic painting" muslim "muslim art" "muslim painting" "muhammeds ascent" muhamed muhamad