Graves (recto), Footprint of the Prophet (verso), folio 10 from a Manuscript of Dala'il al-Khayrat by Jazuli c. 16th century

Editor: Here we have a folio, "Graves (recto), Footprint of the Prophet (verso)" from Dala'il al-Khayrat by Jazuli. It’s intricate, feels almost like a puzzle. What do you make of it? Curator: It whispers of devotion. Imagine the hours spent rendering each delicate stroke, each curve, fueled by love. The footprint? It's a tangible link, isn't it, connecting the believer to the divine, like holding a piece of the sky. Editor: So, it's meant to be a meditative experience? Curator: Precisely. It is like a visual poem. It’s a sacred geography charted onto paper. The graves remind us of mortality. What does it stir in you? Editor: A desire to understand the language of its symbols. Thank you.