green robe
Iran
14th Century
Source: Abaza, Imane. "Color Symbolism in Islamic Book Paintings."
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The Prophet is depicted wearing a green robe to signify his status and favorite color (p. 37). In the Sufi tradition, green is associated with the higher stages of the mystical path and represents life itself (p. 38).
Original Recipe Text
The Prophet is depicted wearing a green robe to signify his status and favorite color (p. 37). In the Sufi tradition, green is associated with the higher stages of the mystical path and represents life itself (p. 38).
Evidence
"The Prophet is depicted wearing a green robe (fig. 3.2) which was believed to be his favorite color."
Remarks
Green is heavily associated with peace, life, and prosperity (p. 22). It was also believed to have talismanic properties, such as the ability of an emerald to blind serpents (p. 22, 38). The use of green in the Mi'rajnama paintings matches the colorful descriptions of Gabriel's feathers and the heavenly landscape, including Mount Qaf and the green wings of Gabriel (p. 24, 38).
Scientific Analysis
Certainty Level
Inferred
Instrumentally Verified
Not Verified
Metadata
Material Type
pigment
ColorGreen
RegionIran
Approx. Year1350
Source Information
AuthorAbaza, Imane. "Color Symbolism in Islamic Book Paintings."
CollectionIlkhanid Mi‘rajnama
Language
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