gold
Iran
13th Century
Source: Abaza, Imane. "Color Symbolism in Islamic Book Paintings."
Recipe Details
Ingredients
gold
Preparation Steps
Gold is applied to create the background of paintings (Fig. 3.11, 3.16) to symbolize light beyond the seventh heaven (p. 43, 48). It is also used for 'golden clouds' (p. 43) and 'golden flames' (p. 40). In Figure 3.10 and 3.18, prophets are portrayed with a golden nimbus around their heads to represent elevated status (p. 44, 53).
Original Recipe Text
Gold is applied to create the background of paintings (Fig. 3.11, 3.16) to symbolize light beyond the seventh heaven (p. 43, 48). It is also used for 'golden clouds' (p. 43) and 'golden flames' (p. 40). In Figure 3.10 and 3.18, prophets are portrayed with a golden nimbus around their heads to represent elevated status (p. 44, 53).
Evidence
"The background of the painting is golden and yet there is a nimbus around his head to portray his esteemed and divine nature."
Remarks
In Figure 3.10, the nimbus is intentionally missing to demonstrate humility, whereas in Figure 3.11, the golden nimbus is outlined in black to maintain visibility against a golden background (p. 44). The gold could symbolize the light of Muhammad or the divine presence (p. 40, 43, 48).
Scientific Analysis
Analytical Techniques
Surveying the six paintings
Certainty Level
Inferred
Instrumentally Verified
Not Verified
Metadata
Material Type
pigment
ColorGold
RegionIran
Approx. Year1250
Source Information
AuthorAbaza, Imane. "Color Symbolism in Islamic Book Paintings."
CollectionIlkhanid Mi‛rajnama
Language
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