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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
5892473 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 22762966
© Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution Gift of Charles Lang Freer / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases a folio from the Khamsa (Quintet) by Nizami, a renowned Persian poet who lived in the 12th century. Created by the Iranian school in the 16th century, this exquisite piece of art measures 16.9x13.5 cm and is housed at the Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution in the USA. The image depicts an enthralling scene from Nizami's Iskandarnama (Book of Alexander), where Alexander the Great and his army are seen hunting on the vast plains of China. The intricate details captured through ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper bring this historical moment to life. Notably, calligrapher Murshid al-Shirazi skillfully executed black nasta'liq script to complement this illustration. On one side of the folio is Alexander's hunting expedition while on its verso are four columns with nineteen lines of Persian text. The binding itself adds another layer of beauty to this artwork; it features brown leather over paper pasteboards with doublures made from cream-colored paper. Gifted to Freer Gallery by Charles Lang Freer, this Safavid-era masterpiece offers a glimpse into ancient Persian culture and storytelling traditions. The inclusion of falconry elements further emphasizes themes such as power, nobility, and nature's harmony within Nizami's quintet. Bridgeman Images has expertly preserved and shared this remarkable piece for art enthusiasts
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