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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
5892474 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 22762968
© Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution Gift of Charles Lang Freer / Bridgeman Images
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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 on this particular recto depicts Alexander the Great and his army engaged in an exhilarating hunt on the vast plains of China. Painted with ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, it beautifully captures the grandeur and excitement of this ancient sport. The calligraphy work by Murshid al-Shirazi adds another layer of artistry to this masterpiece. The Persian text written in black nasta liq script provides context to Nizami's Iskandarnama within his larger Khamsa collection. Not only does this folio impress with its artistic brilliance but also with its historical significance as it offers a glimpse into Safavid-era Shiraz culture and Persian literature. Gifted to the Freer Gallery by Charles Lang Freer himself, this extraordinary piece represents centuries-old craftsmanship that continues to inspire awe today. It serves as a testament to human creativity and our enduring fascination with falconry, hunting traditions, and legendary figures like Alexander the Great.
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