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Two fishermen and three fishes from Lights of Canopus, 1847 (ink and pigment on paper)
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Two fishermen and three fishes from Lights of Canopus, 1847 (ink and pigment on paper)
3619854 Two fishermen and three fishes from Lights of Canopus, 1847 (ink and pigment on paper) by Persian School, (19th century); 35x21.5 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; (add.info.: Folio 39b from Ms. W.599, a copy of Anvar-i Suhayli (the Lights of Canopus) Persian version by Mirza Rahim of Kalilah wa-Dimnah (The Fables of Bidpay) an ancient Indian collection of animal fables (Panchatantra) which follow the Persian physician Burzuyah on a mission to India where he finds a book of stories collected by anthropomorphized animals who live there); Persian, out of copyright
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This print titled "Two fishermen and three fishes from Lights of Canopus, 1847" transports viewers to a world where art and storytelling intertwine. Created by the Persian School in the 19th century, this ink and pigment on paper masterpiece measures 35x21.5 cm and is housed at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, USA. The image depicts two fishermen immersed in their craft against a breathtaking landscape of rolling hills under a starlit sky. The scene derives from Folio 39b of Ms. W. 599, which is a copy of Anvar-i Suhayli (the Lights of Canopus), translated into Persian by Mirza Rahim from Kalilah wa-Dimnah (The Fables of Bidpay). This ancient Indian collection of animal fables known as Panchatantra follows Burzuyah, a Persian physician who embarks on a mission to India only to discover anthropomorphized animals living there with their own book of stories. In this particular illustration, the moral lesson revolves around fishing behavior and human morality. The artist skillfully captures the essence of these themes through intricate details such as the behavior and expressions depicted on both humans' faces as they engage with nature's bounty. Through its rich symbolism and masterful execution, this artwork invites us to reflect upon our own actions while immersing ourselves in an enchanting tale that transcends time and culture. It serves as a testament to the enduring power of art to convey
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