Tuesday 24 December 2024

14 August 2023

The Works of Astan Quds Razavi Museums by the Theme of Imam Ali (A.S.) Were Introduced.

At the same time as the birthday anniversary of Imam Ali (A.S.), the works of Astan Quds Razavi museums were introduced, centered on Imam Ali (A.S.).


The handwritten Qur’an attributed to Imam Ali (A.S.) which is more eye-catching compared to other Qur'anic works of this museum, is in 15-line of Kufa calligraphy in 69 sheets of leather in bright beige and with the dimensions of 32 × 23 cm.
The endowment document of this exquisite work is written with the handwriting of the late Sheikh Baha'-al-Din Muhammad Ameli and is kept in the Qur'an and Exquisites Museum of Astan Quds Razavi. It contains Suras of Hud to al-Kahf, sections 12-16 that starts with the first verse of Sura Hud and ends with the verse 110 of Surah al-Kahf".
Also, the Painting Panāh, the orphanage support of Imam Ali (A.S.) and the work of Mahmoud Farshchian, is another work of this museum on acid-free cardboard in the style of painting and acrylic technique and in the size of 73 × 50 cm. Mahmoud Farshchian created this valuable and lasting work in 1977 and donated it to Astan Quds Razavi in 1992. This painting is held at the Hall of the donated works of Master Mahmoud Farshchian.
The calligraphy and gilded work of prophetic tradition “Ali with Quran and Quran with Ali", the work of Zanjani artist, Jalil Khodaei, created in 2001 with the calligraphy and gilding technique on cardboard.
The china frame embossment titled Guardianship, the work of Seyyed Mohammad Mirshafie, embellished with inscriptions and Khatayi motifs is one of the works of art and spirituality at the Museum of Supreme Leader’s Gifts of Astan Quds Razavi.
Also the embroidered wooden panel with Nad Ali inscription, depicting censer and the names of Divine Pentad is of other works based on guardianship. This work is in the size 185 × 85 cm and has been welcomed by visitors in the Museum of Supreme Leader’s Gifts of Astan Quds Razavi.
In the museums of Astan Quds Razavi, there are many works related to the theme of Imam Ali (A.S.), which has become an adornment of this cultural place including the book Ali (A.S.) with wooden cover and glossy brown pages. This work contains a number of passages from the traditions of Imam Ali (A.S.) written by Ali Isa Abu Monhaj in four languages: Persian, English, Arabic and French. 
Calligraphy and painted tableau adorned with the name of Imam Ali (A.S.), the work of Majid Hosseinzadeh has been designed in dimensions: 116 × 85 cm in Moala calligraphy. The painting “Ali Valiallah” by calligraphy artist Mr. Eskandari, created by the technique of painted calligraphy on canvas in the size of 100× 70 cm and donated to the museum in 2010 is another work based on the name of Imam Ali (A.S.) in the museum.
Also the painting Ali (A.S.) in 2009 by Shahroudi artist Mr. Qarehkhani is created in watercolor technique on acid-free cardboard and in the style of painted calligraphy in the size: 100 × 70 cm and it is kept in the treasury of visual arts of Astan Quds Razavi.