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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
5892471 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 22562126
© 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 measures 16.9x13.5 cm and is housed in the prestigious Freer Gallery of Art at the Smithsonian Institution in the USA. The image depicts an exquisite scene from the Iskandarnama, one of Nizami's renowned works. On the recto side, we witness Alexander the Great and his mighty army engaged in an exhilarating hunt on the vast plains of China. The intricate details are brought to life through ink, opaque watercolor, and gold embellishments on paper. The calligraphy work by Murshid al-Shirazi adds another layer of artistic mastery to this piece. Persian text written in black nasta liq script adorns both sides of this folio; while on verso, four columns with nineteen lines convey additional information. Preserved within a brown leather binding over paper pasteboards with cream-colored doublures, this folio is part of a larger manuscript gifted to Freer Gallery by Charles Lang Freer himself. As you delve into this mesmerizing artwork capturing moments from ancient Persia's history, you can almost feel yourself transported back in time to witness Alexander's grand hunting expedition firsthand - falconers skillfully releasing their birds of prey as huntsmen gallop across picturesque landscapes.
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