Darvish Abdul Majid Mehrani Taleghani: a famous calligrapher and pious mystic
Darvish Abdul Majid Mehrani Taleqani (known as Majid) (1150 AH Taleqan – 1185 AH Isfahan) is a famous Iranian calligrapher, poet and mystic. He is considered one of the greatest Nastaliq calligraphers in the history of Iranian calligraphy.
biography, diary:
Birth and childhood: Darvish Abdul Majid was born in 1150 AH in the village of Mehran Taleghan. As a child, he went to Qazvin and after learning the basic principles of calligraphy, he migrated to Isfahan.
Teachers: Darvish Abdul Majid learned calligraphy from prominent teachers such as Mirzahasan Kermani and Shafia.
Style and style: Darvish Abdul Majeed had a lot of expertise and skill in Nastaliq cursive script, and through his innovations and creativity, he brought this script to the peak of perfection.
Works: Darvish Abdul Majid left valuable works, including:
Marqaat: Darvish Abdul Majid’s collection of pieces and marqaat is considered to be one of the most exquisite works of calligraphy in Iran.
Books: He has written many books in Nashq and Nastaliq calligraphy.
Poems: Darvish Abdul Majid also had a poet’s nature and a collection of poems has been left behind.
Death: Darvish Abdul Majid died in Isfahan in 1185 AH and was buried in Takhey Mir in Takht Foulad, Isfahan.
Importance and position:
Darvish Abdul Majid Mehrani Taleghani is one of the prominent calligraphers and stylists in the history of Iranian calligraphy. He was the only one of his time in Nastaliq cursive, and after Mir Emad, he is considered the greatest master of this calligraphy.
Darvish Abdul Majid’s works have a special place in Iranian calligraphy due to their elegance, beauty, and innovation.
In addition to his skill in calligraphy, Darvish Abd al-Majid was also a pious mystic and an official.
Today, the name of Darvish Abdul Majid Mehrani Taleghani is known as one of the honors of Iran in the field of calligraphy and mysticism.
In the following, I will mention some examples of prominent features of Nastaliq Darvish Abdul Majid’s cursive calligraphy:
Elongated and delicate letters: The letters in Nastaliq Darvish Abdul Majid’s cursive script are very elongated and elegant and are beautifully combined with each other.
Rhythmic movements and curves: The movements and curves of the letters in Nastaliq Darvish Abdul Majid’s cursive script are very rhythmic and pleasant.
Use of colored inks: Darvish Abdul Majid used different colored inks in writing his works, which doubled the beauty and charm of his handwriting. Creativity and innovation: Darvish Abdul Majid had many innovations and creativity in Nastaliq cursive script and in a way, he brought this script to the peak of perfection.