Layla Visiting Majnun in the Desert, page from a copy of the Khamsa of Nizami
1550
unspecified
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1550
unspecified
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
This painting depicts a scene from a story, with a woman in a red and green robe standing in the foreground. She is surrounded by animals, including a rabbit, a bird, and a deer. In the background, there is a rocky hillside with trees and a blue sky with clouds. The woman appears to be visiting a man who is sitting on the ground, possibly in a state of distress or madness. The animals seem to be watching the scene unfold, adding to the sense of drama and tension. The painting is a page from a copy of the Khamsa of Nizami, a famous Persian poem. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.
