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1605, [Mashhad, Iran], Leaf of Calligraphy: "Chastisement of a Pupil" -- Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York)

From the museum label: In this drawing, two elderly dervishes witness a boy's chastisement. School scenes such as this example often include figures burnishing paper and practicing calligraphy. The artist, Muhammad Qasim, was one of the proponents of the style developed by Riza-yi 'Abbasi, known for its innovative use of line and wash colors.

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Uploaded on May 4, 2025
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