Khwaja Khizr
1750
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Khwaja Khizr is a 1750 paint by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows two men standing side by side in a simple outdoor space. The man on the left wears a long white robe and a turban, while the one on the right has a green robe and a darker hat. Both have long beards and appear to be talking. The background is mostly plain, with a small bird on the ground near their feet. The border around the painting is decorated with colorful, swirling patterns in red, yellow, and blue. These designs look like vines with flowers and leaves, adding a fancy frame to the scene. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.
The painting depicts the Islamic figure Khwaja Khizr seated on a fish, holding a spherical vessel, with Elias walking beside him. Rendered in opaque watercolour and gold on paper around 1750, the work belongs to an unknown artist.
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