VERILY GOD IS BEAUTIFUL & HE LOVES BEAUTY - . . . Husain's iconic depiction of the Muslim faith Islam is portrayed in this monumental painting with the prominent incorporation of the holy verses âInalaho Jameelo ya Hubul Jamalâ This work is a landmark in Islamic arts heritage, comprising many cultural motifs - camels, palm trees, Arabic architecture - and filled with religious iconography; Buraq, the female-headed mythological horse known for ascending with the Prophet Mohammed to heaven in âMairajâ, in 7th century, Jerusalem. Mystical verses âKaafâ and âSwaadâ are also depicted and balance the vivid composition. The extraordinaire night journey is depicted in the symbolic colours; blue, grey (most notably the dome of the âMosque at Medinaâ and the âStar & Crescentâ), dark yellow (mustard), green and the shattered, split moon âAl-Shaqqul Qamarâ. Hint of the Prophet Mohammed is suggested in a preaching pose, on the left side, in his signature black attire, with his finger of âKalema-e-Shadahâ raised. The Judgment Day book of records called âAl-Loh-al-Mchfoozâ is depicted on the top right. . . . . Lot 6: M F HUSAIN (1915 - 2011) Islam Acrylic on Canvas Signed & dated '89 top right; Dimension: 30 x 60 in . . . . To acquire this important painting from a prominent international collection, register to bid at our upcoming AUCTION OF THE WEEK on 30TH MARCH 2022, Online - 3:00 - 6:00PM IST . . . . For more details, visit our website www.bidandhammer.com . . #bidandhammerauction #islamicart #indianartist #indianarts #theorama #islam #islamicquotes #progressiveartistsgroup #mfhusain #maqboolfidahusain #auctionalert #bidandhammer #buraq #kaaf #swaad #starandcrescent #acrylicpainting (at Medina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbjmUJ2rD5v/?utm_medium=tumblr
