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Mirror of Holiness (Mir at al-quds) of Father Jerome Xavier, 1602-1604. Creator: Unknown
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Mirror of Holiness (Mir at al-quds) of Father Jerome Xavier, 1602-1604. Creator: Unknown
Mirror of Holiness (Mir at al-quds) of Father Jerome Xavier, 1602-1604. Father Jerome Xavier (1549-1617) of the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuit order of Catholic priests, spent 19 years as a guest at the Mughal court from 1595 until 1614. While in residence he learned the Persian language so that he could engage in theological discussions in the courts of Akbar and his successor, Jahangir. When Akbar requested a biography of Jesus, Father Jerome wrote the Mir at al-quds in Persian prose. This text relates his version of the life and miracles of Jesus based on a number of canonical and apocryphal sources. He emphasized aspects of the life of Jesus that he thought would appeal to Akbar in the hopes of winning the emperors conversion to Christianity
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Allahabad And Gold On Paper Early 17th Century Northern India Uttar Pradesh
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The print captures the exquisite beauty and historical significance of the "Mirror of Holiness (Mir at al-quds) of Father Jerome Xavier". Created between 1602-1604 by an unknown artist, this masterpiece showcases the remarkable journey of Father Jerome Xavier, a Jesuit priest who spent nearly two decades at the Mughal court. During his stay, Father Jerome immersed himself in Persian language and engaged in theological discussions with Emperor Akbar and his successor Jahangir. In response to Akbar's request for a biography of Jesus, Father Jerome penned the Mir at al-quds in Persian prose. This text narrates Jesus' life and miracles based on various canonical and apocryphal sources. What makes this artwork truly exceptional is its purpose: to win Emperor Akbar's conversion to Christianity. To achieve this goal, Father Jerome emphasized aspects of Jesus' life that he believed would resonate with Akbar's sensibilities. The Mirror of Holiness consists of 24 full-size illustrations accompanied by 160 folios of text adorned with ink, color, and gold on paper. Originating from Allahabad in northern India during the early 17th century, it now finds its home at The Cleveland Museum of Art. This print serves as a testament to both artistic brilliance and cultural exchange between different civilizations. It allows us to appreciate not only the craftsmanship involved but also the profound impact that religion can have on fostering understanding among diverse communities throughout history.
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