Enchanting Persian World Miniature Painting

This miniature painting reflects harmony and abundance through mirrored figures, calligraphy, and the iconic symbol of the pomegranate

Artwork Description

 about this miniature painting

This Persian miniature painting presents a symmetrical composition rooted in symbolism and cultural richness. Two stylised human figures, one male and one female, sit on vibrant, ribbon-adorned boxes. Both hold a flower and a pomegranate seed, creating a mirrored visual language that reflects harmony and duality. The female figure, dressed in vivid green, embodies fertility and grace. The male figure, in bright orange, echoes her gestures, balancing the scene with warmth and vitality.

A large halved pomegranate at the center acts as the composition’s symbolic heart. Scattered seeds evoke themes of abundance, life, and rebirth. The fruit’s central position, combined with its mythological and cultural relevance, reinforces its status as a powerful emblem in Persian art. The golden background and alternating turquoise and black borders frame the scene with elegance, while the polygonal outer frame breaks convention, adding contemporary energy to a traditional format.

To the left, a poetic inscription in flowing sūlth script adds a literary dimension. The verse by Omar Khayyam reads: "Reduce your greed for the world so you can live happily."

This philosophical reflection complements the visual narrative, connecting material restraint with emotional balance. Together, imagery and poetry create a contemplative piece that blends beauty with wisdom, hallmarks of Persian miniature art.

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about the artist

Parisa Sahafiasl is an Iranian‑Turkish miniature artist and academic born in Ardabil in 1984. She earned her master’s in Art Studies from Tehran Shahed University in 2010. Her 2020 PhD focused on Seljuk miniature art traditions at Ondokuz Mayıs University in Turkey.

She currently serves as Assistant Professor of Traditional Turkish Arts at Erciyes University, Kayseri. Parisa’s research spans Islamic architecture, illumination, and Seljuk‑era manuscript traditions. She has held solo exhibitions since 2013 and participated in numerous international symposia and juried shows.

Her work has appeared in Iran, Turkey, and across Europe, recognized for scholarly depth and visual elegance. Through her practice, Sahafiasl revives ancient decorative traditions with contemporary sensibility and academic rigor.

Copyright

This miniature painting is one of a kind original therefore, all copyrights and reproduction rights are reserved by the artist.