Angels Harut and Marut in Earthly Form, from an unidentified manuscript, ca. 1560, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, without mounting: 5 7/8 × 2 15/16 in. (14.9 × 7.5 cm), Mentioned in the Qur’an and in later literature, Harut and Marut were two angels sent to earth in human form to guide people to proper behavior. Eventually, they succumbed to the lust inherent in human nature and were ultimately punished for their sins., Iranian/Persian, Islamic, Safavid dynasty (1501–1722), Paintings
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Angels Harut, Marut, Earthly Form, manuscript, ca. 1560, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold, paper, mounting, Mentioned, the Qur’, in later literature, Harut, Marut, two angels, earth, human form, guide people, proper behavior. Eventually, succumbed, lust inherent, human nature, ultimately punished, sins., Iranian/Persian, Islamic, Safavid dynasty , 1501–1722, Paintings
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