Islamic wall art print of Ibn al-Haytham at work with light and lenses, the darkened room and controlled aperture of the first true experimental scientist. Painted in soft watercolour with fine ink lines and no facial features, the scene fading into white space at the edges. A quiet, intelligent piece for a study, science classroom, home office or hallway.Ibn al-Haytham's Book of Optics, written in Cairo in the early eleventh century, proved that light enters the eye from outside rather than being emitted by it, overturning a theory that had stood since antiquity. His insistence on hypothesis, experiment and verification shaped Roger Bacon, Kepler and five hundred years of European optics. Latin Europe knew him as Alhazen.A thoughtful gift for a physics teacher, optometrist, photographer or science graduate. Part of the Riwayah Studio Islamic Golden Age collection: Islamic science art, Muslim scholar poster, history of science print, Islamic heritage wall decor.Country of origin: designed in the United Kingdom and printed to order in your own region, so US orders are printed and shipped within the US with no customs charges or import duty. This is an original paper art print.Printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper with a smooth, uncoated finish that holds deep colour without glare. The paper is FSC certified and archival quality, so the artwork will not yellow over time.Poster only: the print on its own, rolled and shipped in a protective tube, ready for your own frame or hanger. The most affordable option if you already have framing in mind.Poster with wooden hanger: a black pine hanger with a matching leather cord. Magnetic strips grip the top and bottom of the print without damaging it, so fitting takes seconds and the print can be swapped or framed later. A good choice for renters or anyone who likes to restyle.Framed print: a slim black aluminium frame, around 1 cm wide, with a shatterproof acrylic front and hanging kit included. The print and frame arrive together in one box, with simple fitting by hand in a couple of minutes.Every piece is an original Riwayah Studio design, created in the United Kingdom and printed to order at our production partner's nearest facility. Orders placed in the US are printed in the US, and UK and EU orders are printed in Europe. Free delivery is included.
