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Joseph Being Approached by Beautiful Maidens Sent to Him by Zulaykha in Order to Seduce Him
early 10th century AH/AD 16th century (Safavid)
This illustration from Walters manuscript W.808 depicts Joseph (Yusuf) being approached by beautiful maidens sent to him by Zulaykha in order to seduce him.
Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.
Family of Sara D. Redmond [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1985, by gift.
Geographies
Iran (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H: 9 1/4 x W: 4 15/16 in. (23.5 x 12.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift in honor of Sara D. Redmond by her family, 1985
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
W.808.85A
