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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
5892468 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 23307076
© 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, an esteemed Persian poet who lived in the 12th century. The artwork, created by the Iranian school in the 16th century, measures 16.9x13.5 cm and is housed at the Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution in the USA. The image depicts Alexander the Great and his army engaged in a thrilling hunt on the vast plains of China. With ink, opaque watercolor, and gold accents on paper, this masterpiece beautifully captures the essence of falconry as Alexander's huntsmen skillfully handle their majestic birds of prey. The calligraphy work by Murshid al-Shirazi adds another layer of artistic excellence to this folio from Nizami's Khamsa. Written in black nasta'liq script, it complements the illustration perfectly. This particular folio comes from a larger manuscript known as F1908.199 and is bound with brown leather over paper pasteboards featuring cream-colored doublures. Gifted to the Freer Gallery by Charles Lang Freer himself, this remarkable piece represents Safavid art originating from Shiraz during its golden age. With its rich history and exquisite craftsmanship, this print not only celebrates Persian culture but also pays homage to one of literature's greatest poets while immortalizing Alexander's grand hunting expedition for generations to come.
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