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A dancing dervish and three musicians, from a Divan (Collected Poems) of Urfi (Persian, 1555–1591)

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1637

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Baroque Mughal Painting Baroque Allegory Bijapur Deccan

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A dancing dervish and three musicians, from a Divan (Collected Poems) of Urfi (Persian, 1555–1591) is a 1637 unspecified by Unknown, a Baroque work, depicting Bijapur, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1637 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man in a red outfit dancing in the center. He has a long brown coat and a red hat. Three musicians sit around him, playing instruments. The background is a beige color with small green plants and flowers. The man's outfit is very detailed, with many folds in the fabric. The musicians are also dressed in colorful clothing. This painting is an example of Baroque art.