“The Light of the World” – Arabic Calligraphy Original Art by Kamil Dow

Artwork details

Artist: Kamil Dow
Year: 1992
Size: 70×100 cm (27.6″×39.4″)
Materials: collage and ink on paper

Arabic calligraphy text in English:
“I am the light of the world; he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness.” (John 8:12)

Arabic calligraphy text in Arabic (original):

“أنا هو نور العالم. من يتبعني فلا يمشي في الظلمة.” (يوحنا 8: 12)

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Artwork details

Artist: Kamil Dow
Year: 1992
Size: 70×100 cm (27.6″×39.4″)
Materials: collage and ink on paper

Arabic calligraphy text in English:
“I am the light of the world; he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness.” (John 8:12)

Arabic calligraphy text in Arabic (original):

“أنا هو نور العالم. من يتبعني فلا يمشي في الظلمة.” (يوحنا 8: 12)

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