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Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) by Nizami (d. 1209); recto
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Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) by Nizami (d. 1209); recto
5892469 Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) by Nizami (d.1209); recto: Alexander and his army hunting on the plain of China, 1548 (ink, opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Iranian school (16th century); 16.9x13.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; (add.info.: Calligrapher: Murshid al-Shirazi
Folio from the Iskandarnama in the Khamsa (Quintet) by Nizami; text: Persian in black nasta liq script; recto: illustration: Alexander and his army hunting on the plain of China; verso: text: 4 columns, 19 lines; from the manuscript F1908.199.
Binding: The folio is bound with the rest of the manuscript in brown leather over paper pasteboards with doublures of cream-colored paper.); Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution; Gift of Charles Lang Freer; Iranian, out of copyright
Media ID 23569268
© Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution Gift of Charles Lang Freer / Bridgeman Images
Alexander Alexander The Great Bird Of Prey Falcon Falconer Falconry Huntsmen Nizami Persian Safavid Shiraz
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This print showcases a folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) by Nizami, created by the Iranian school in the 16th century. The artwork, measuring 16.9x13.5 cm, is housed in the prestigious Freer Gallery of Art at the Smithsonian Institution in the USA. The image depicts an exquisite scene titled "Alexander and his army hunting on the plain of China". Painted with ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, it beautifully captures Alexander the Great and his entourage engaged in a thrilling hunt. The attention to detail is remarkable as every element comes to life - from falconers skillfully handling their birds of prey to huntsmen riding gallantly alongside. The accompanying text on this recto page is written in black nasta'liq script, adding an elegant touch to this masterpiece. On verso lies four columns of text with nineteen lines from Nizami's Iskandarnama. The binding of this folio features brown leather over paper pasteboards with doublures made of cream-colored paper – a testament to its historical significance and meticulous preservation. This extraordinary work was generously gifted to the Freer Gallery by Charles Lang Freer himself. It represents not only Safavid art but also Persian culture at its finest. Bridgeman Images has flawlessly captured this timeless piece for us all to appreciate and admire without any commercial use restrictions or limitations imposed upon it.
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