Persian miniature depicting Majnun visiting Leila's camp Polychrome pigments and gold on paper Iran, 17th century, Safavid period Miniature: 20 x 13.5 cm Page: 31 x 19 cm (view) This miniature depicts villagers surrounded by animals in an encampment in a rocky landscape. The two reclining figures at the bottom are probably Leila and Majnun. The hero Majnun, literally "mad" with love for Leila, is usually depicted shirtless, living as a hermit surrounded by animals in the wild. Expert : Monsieur Alexis RENARD

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