EditorialPrince and Groom, mid-16th century style, Attributed to Iran, Ink, watercolor, and gold on paper, H. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm), Codices, This drawing is most likely an early 20th?century work in the style of the mid-16th century. The tree at the upper right ...
EditorialPrince Swooning and Two Ladies in a Landscape, Folio from an illustrated manuscript, second half 16th century, Attributed to Iran, Qazvin, Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper, 11.25 in. high 8.00 in. wide (28.5 cm high 20.3 cm wide), Codices.
EditorialVillage of Siad?h Iraq and Interior of a Casbin House, Takestan and House in Qazvin (Iran), Signed: Dessin? & Lithographi? par Eug?ne Flandin; Gide Editeur; Imp. J. Rigo, Pl. XVIII, Flandin, Eug?ne (dess. et lith.); Rigo, Jules et Cie. (imp.); Gide et ...
EditorialPersian Verses, c. 1450-1500. Iran, Qazvin or Isfahan, Safavid Period, 16th Century. Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper; overall: 37.1 x 24.8 cm (14 5/8 x 9 3/4 in.); text area: 11.8 x 5.3 cm (4 5/8 x 2 1/16 in.).
EditorialShah Tahmasp I (1514-1576) Seated in a Landscape, c. 1575. Iran, Qazvin, Safavid period (1501-1722). Opaque watercolor and gold on paper; sheet: 30 x 21.1 cm (11 13/16 x 8 5/16 in.); image: 14.3 x 8.9 cm (5 5/8 x 3 1/2 in.).
EditorialNushirwan Listens to the Owls (recto): Illustration and Text, Persian Verses, from a Manuscript of the Khamsa of Nizami, Makhzan al-Asrar [Treasure of Secrets], 1555-1565. Iran, Qazvin, Safavid Period, 16th Century. Opaque watercolor, ink and gold on p...
EditorialMaster and Disciple in a Garden Pavillion; Single Page Illustration, c. 1570-1590s. Iran, Qazvin, Safavid Period, late 16th Century. Ink and watercolor on paper; image: 19.8 x 13.3 cm (7 13/16 x 5 1/4 in.); overall: 21.2 x 13.3 cm (8 3/8 x 5 1/4 in.).
EditorialPrincess with Wine Bottle and Cup (recto); Persian Verses (verso), c. 1550-1600 (recto); c. 1450-1500 (verso). Iran, Qazvin or Isfahan, Safavid period (1501-1722) (recto); Iran, possibly Timurid period (1370-1501) (verso). Opaque watercolor, ink, and g...
EditorialBahram Gur and Azada, from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi (940-1019 or 1025), 1500s. Iran, Tabriz or Qazvin, Safavid period (1501-1722). Opaque watercolor and gold on paper; sheet: 32.5 x 21.5 cm (12 13/16 x 8 7/16 in.); image: 17.4 x 11 cm (6 ...
EditorialPrincess with Wine Bottle and Cup, c. 1550-1600. Iran, Qazvin or Isfahan, Safavid period (1501-1722). Opaque watercolor and gold on paper; image: 12.2 x 5.7 cm (4 13/16 x 2 1/4 in.); overall: 37.1 x 24.8 cm (14 5/8 x 9 3/4 in.).
EditorialNushirwan Listens to the Owls (recto): The Story of Nushirwan and his Minister "The Third Discourse on Diverse Events and Disorder in Life" (verso), 1555-1565. Iran, Qazvin, Safavid Period, 16th Century. Opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper; sheet:...
EditorialFigure Lassoing a Horse Illustrated Page from an Unidentified Manuscript (recto), 1400s-1500s. Iran, Herat or Qazvin, Late Timurid or Safavid Period, 16th Century. Opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper; sheet: 31.1 x 15 cm (12 1/4 x 5 7/8 in.); ...
EditorialYoung Lovers Embracing, 16th century, Attributed to Iran, Qazvin, Watercolor, opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper, 14 5/16 x 9 1/2in. (36.4 x 24.1cm), Codices, This album page consists of cut out panels of calligraphy in nasta'liq script ...
EditorialYoung Lovers Embracing, 16th century, Attributed to Iran, Qazvin, Watercolor, opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper, 14 5/16 x 9 1/2in. (36.4 x 24.1cm), Codices, This album page consists of cut out panels of calligraphy in nasta'liq script ...
EditorialPrince and Groom, mid-16th century style, Attributed to Iran, Ink, watercolor, and gold on paper, H. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm), Codices, This drawing is most likely an early 20th?century work in the style of the mid-16th century. The tree at the upper right ...
EditorialHunting Scene, late 16th century, Attributed to Iran, Qazvin, Ink and watercolor on paper, H. 9 in. (22.9 cm), Codices, In the 1570s and '80s the vogue for albums made up of single?page paintings and drawings and calligraphies developed. Hunting scenes...
Editorial'Luhrasp Hears from the Returning Paladins of the Vanishing Kai Khusrau', Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, 1576?77, Made in Iran, Qazvin, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, H. 18 1/2 in. (47 cm), Codices, Painting attributed t...
EditorialA Princely Hunt, late 16th century, Attributed to Iran, Qazvin, Ink, gold, and watercolor on paper, Painting: H. 6 15/16 in. (17.6 cm), Codices, Following the death of Shah Tahmasp in 1576 royal art patronage declined and artists sought outlets other t...
Editorial'Coffin of Imam 'Ali', Folio from a Falnama (The Book of Omens) of Ja'far al-Sadiq, mid-1550s?early 1560s, Attributed to Iran, Qazvin, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, Painting: H. 22 5/16 in. (56.7 cm), Codices, This folio is from a manuscri...
EditorialFragment, 17th century, Attributed to Iran, Silk, metal wrapped thread, Textile: H. 17 in. (43.2 cm), Textiles-Woven, Safavid textiles are praised as the pinnacle of Iranian loom weaving. When the Safavids came to power at the turn of the sixteenth cen...