• Muraqqa': The Blue Robe by Kamal al-Din Ghotb - an album page with a botanical study of pink lilies, a black-ink bird-and-flower drawing, a gold-ground calligraphy panel with oval seals, and a youth in a pale blue robe playing the panpipes, set in marbled-paper and illuminated borders. Persian miniature in oil and gold on paper, 30 x 40 cm.
  • Detail: the figurative panel - a youth in a striped turban and pale blue robe, a sword and dagger at his patterned sash, plays the panpipes between tongues of flame and cloud, framed by nasta'liq couplet cartouches - Muraqqa': The Blue Robe, Kamal al-Din Ghotb.
  • Detail: the musician's face under a striped white turban, lips at grey-blue panpipes, with Chinese-style cloud scrolls drifting past and a blue-and-white floral corner panel - Muraqqa': The Blue Robe, Kamal al-Din Ghotb.
  • Detail: the calligraphy panel - cloud-shaped reserves of fine running script with oval seal impressions on a gold ground of drawn leaf scrolls, beside a gold-and-lapis shamseh rosette, turquoise arabesque bands and marbled paper - Muraqqa': The Blue Robe, Kamal al-Din Ghotb.
  • Detail: the botanical study - a spray of pink lilies and pendant fuchsia-like buds with serrated green leaves, inside plum illuminated scrollwork and a turquoise flower-dotted frame - Muraqqa': The Blue Robe, Kamal al-Din Ghotb.
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Original art by Kamal Al Din Ghotb VanArtHub, Vancouver

Muraqqa': The Blue Robe - Original Persian Miniature in Oil and Gold by Kamal al-Din Ghotb | VanArtHub

Oil and Gold on Paper11.8 × 15.7 in2026One-of-a-kind original

$3,700.00 CAD
$3,700.00 CAD
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About this artwork

An album page in the muraqqa' tradition. At its heart a youth in a pale blue robe stands in a striped turban playing the panpipes, wrapped in wisps of cloud and framed by couplets in nasta'liq script. Above him a gold-ground calligraphy panel, its cloud-shaped reserves written in a fine running hand and pressed with oval seals, is set among bands of marbled paper, a botanical study of pink lilies, and a black-ink drawing of a bird among blossoms. Every panel is a different craft of the Persian book arts, gathered on one page.

Kamal al-Din Ghotb has practised Persian painting for 41 years. He trained at the School of Fine Arts, took his degree in painting at Azad University, and holds Iran's Grade One Artistic Degree, the national credential recognised as equivalent to a doctorate. Each panel of this page is drawn and coloured by hand in oil and then lit with gold.

At 30 by 40 centimetres it is an intimate work, made to be hung where people stand close to it: a study, a reading corner, a hallway passed every day. The longer you look, the more it gives back.

Details

  • Artist: Kamal al-Din Ghotb
  • Medium: Oil and gold on paper, Persian miniature (negargari)
  • Size: 30 x 40 cm (11.8 x 15.7 in)
  • Year: 2026
  • Subject: Muraqqa' album page with a panpipe player in a blue robe, calligraphy, botanical and bird-and-flower panels
  • One of a kind: an original painting, hand-signed. No prints, no reproductions.

Shipping & care

Free, fully insured shipping to Canada (3 to 7 business days) and the USA (5 to 10). Every piece arrives with a Certificate of Authenticity and a 14-day trial: if it is not right for your wall, send it back for a full refund and we pay the return shipping. Keep the work out of direct sunlight and away from damp.

The story behind this piece

Shipping, trial and returns
  • Free, fully insured shipping. Delivery takes 3 to 7 business days in Canada and 5 to 10 in the USA. Every piece is professionally packed and insured door to door.
  • 14-day free trial. Live with the painting for 14 days. If it is not right for your space, return it for a full refund and we pay the return shipping.
  • Certificate of Authenticity. A signed certificate ships with the artwork, confirming it is a one-of-a-kind original.
  • Lifetime Trade-Back. Your taste can change. Trade this piece back at any time for store credit toward another original.
  • Ships from Vancouver, Canada. Packed by the gallery and tracked all the way to your door.

Questions about this painting
How big is Muraqqa', and what size wall does it suit?
Muraqqa' by Kamal al-Din Ghotb measures 11.8 by 15.7 inches (30 by 40 cm), so it is portrait, taller than it is wide. VanArtHub suggests hanging it over a wall space or piece of furniture at least 18 inches wide, which keeps the painting at roughly two thirds of the width below it. Measure your wall before you order, and remember the 14-day trial covers you if the scale is not right in the room.
Is Muraqqa' an original painting or a print?
Muraqqa' is a one-of-a-kind original painted by Kamal al-Din Ghotb, oil and gold on paper. VanArtHub sells originals only and does not sell prints or reproductions of this work, so once it is bought there is no second copy. A signed Certificate of Authenticity ships with the painting.
What colours are in Muraqqa'?
The dominant colour in Muraqqa' by Kamal al-Din Ghotb is gold. The style is persian miniature, negargari, figurative. If you are matching a room, work from the wall colour and the largest piece of furniture rather than from small accessories, and use the 14-day trial to see the painting in your own light before you commit.
Who painted Muraqqa'?
Muraqqa' was painted by Kamal al-Din Ghotb, an artist represented by VanArtHub, a gallery based in Vancouver, Canada. You can see the rest of Kamal al-Din Ghotb's available and past work at https://vanarthub.com/pages/kamal-al-din-ghotb.
When was Muraqqa' painted?
Muraqqa' by Kamal al-Din Ghotb was painted in 2026, oil and gold on paper. It is a recent original rather than a reissue or a later copy.
How much does Muraqqa' cost, and what is included in the price?
Muraqqa' by Kamal al-Din Ghotb is $3,700.00 CAD at VanArtHub. That price includes free fully insured shipping to Canada and the USA, a signed Certificate of Authenticity, and the 14-day trial. There is no framing charge, no delivery charge, and no buyer's premium on top.
Can I return Muraqqa' if it does not suit my wall?
Yes. Every painting VanArtHub sells, including Muraqqa' by Kamal al-Din Ghotb, comes with a 14-day trial. Hang it at home, and if it is not right, return it within 14 days for a full refund. VanArtHub pays the return shipping, so trying the piece costs you nothing.
How long does shipping take for Muraqqa', and does it cost extra?
Shipping is free and fully insured. Muraqqa' ships from VanArtHub in Vancouver, Canada, and delivery takes 3 to 7 business days within Canada and 5 to 10 business days to the USA. The painting is professionally packed and tracked door to door, and it is insured for its full value the whole way.
Is Muraqqa' still available?
Yes, Muraqqa' by Kamal al-Din Ghotb is available to buy at VanArtHub as of today. It is a one-of-a-kind original, so there is only one of it and it is gone once it sells.
What if my taste changes after buying Muraqqa'?
VanArtHub offers a Lifetime Trade-Back. You can trade Muraqqa' back to the gallery at any time, with no deadline, and put the credit toward a different original. Because every piece is one of a kind, the trade-back is what lets a collection change over the years without a loss.

Technical details

Size
11.8 × 15.7 in
Medium
Oil and Gold on Paper
Subject
Muraqqa Album Page with Musician
Style
Persian Miniature (Negargari)
Orientation
Portrait
Artist
Kamal al-Din Ghotb
Year
2026
Edition
Original, one of a kind
Authenticity
Certificate of Authenticity included
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