Gold Colour On Paper Collection

Folio from Haft Awrang (Seven Thrones) by Jami, 1539-1543. Artist: Anonymous
Folio from Haft Awrang (Seven Thrones) by Jami, 1539-1543. Found in the collection of the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C

Trees. A six-section folding screens, Mid of 17th cen.. Found in the collection of Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C

Erotic scenes, Early 19th cen.. Private Collection

Rising Dragon and Mount Fuji. Creator: Kiitsu, Suzuki (1796-1858)
Rising Dragon and Mount Fuji. Private Collection

Cranes, End of 17th-Early 18th cen. Creator: Korin, Ogata (1658-1716)
Cranes, End of 17th-Early 18th cen. Found in the collection of the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C

The Sixteen Arhats (Juroku Rakan). Creator: Kazunobu, Kano (1816-1863)
The Sixteen Arhats (Juroku Rakan). Found in the Collection of Musee Guimet, Paris

The Queen of Sheba and King Solomon (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi. Artist: Iranian master)
The Queen of Sheba and King Solomon (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi. Found in the collection of The David Collection

Da ud Receives a Robe of Honor from Munim Khan (llustration from The Akbarnama), ca 1604. Found in the collection of the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C

Jahangir Preferring a Sufi sheikh to Kings, c. 1618. Artist: Bichitr (?-ca 1660)
Jahangir Preferring a Sufi sheikh to Kings, c. 1618. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Irises, 18th century. Found in the collection of Nezu Museum Tokyo

School of Pythagoras, 13th- first third of 14th cen. Artist: Anonymous
School of Pythagoras, 13th- first third of 14th cen. Found in the collection of Aga Khan Museum, Toronto

Saint Gregory the Illuminator (From: Hymnal manuscript, Constantinople), 1678. Artist: Anonymous
Saint Gregory the Illuminator (From: Hymnal manuscript, Constantinople), 1678. Found in the collection of Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

The Court of Gayumart (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi. Artist: Iranian master)
The Court of Gayumart (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi. Found in the collection of The David Collection

Picnic. Miniature from Yusuf and Zalikha (Legend of Joseph and Potiphars Wife) by Jami. Artist: Iranian master
Picnic. Miniature from Yusuf and Zalikha (Legend of Joseph and Potiphars Wife) by Jami. Found in the collection of The David Collection

Shirin Visiting Farhad. Artist: Iranian master
Shirin Visiting Farhad. Found in the collection of The David Collection

Faridun in the Guise of a Dragon Tests His Sons (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by F Artist)
Faridun in the Guise of a Dragon Tests His Sons (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi). Private Collection

The King of Egypt. Costume design for the opera Aida by Giuseppe Verdi, c. 1900. From a private collection

Cypress Tree (Eight folded screen), 1590. Artist: Eitoku, Kano (1543-1590)
Cypress Tree (Eight folded screen), 1590. Found in the collection of the Tokyo National Museum

Fortress of Faith (Miniature of the Saints Gregory, Augustine, Jerome, and Ambrose fighting demons), Late 15th cen.. From a private collection

Greek physician Erasistratos with an Assistant (Folio from an Arabic translation of the Materia Medica by Dioscorides), 1224. Found in the collection of the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C

Khosrow and Shirin, Early 15th cen Artist: Anonymous
Khosrow and Shirin, Early 15th cen.. Found in the collection of the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C

Two demons, fettered, 15th century. Artist: Iranian master
Two demons, fettered, 15th century. Found in the collection of the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C

Folio from Haft Awrang (Seven Thrones) by Jami, 1550s. Artist: Iranian master
Folio from Haft Awrang (Seven Thrones) by Jami, 1550s. Found in the collection of the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C

The Lord Krishna in the Golden City, ca 1586. Artist: Kalan, Kesav (active End of 16th cen. )
The Lord Krishna in the Golden City, ca 1586. Found in the collection of the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C

Maharana Ari Singh worshipping in his palace, 1765. Artist: Anonymous
Maharana Ari Singh worshipping in his palace, 1765. Found in the collection of the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C

The Battle Preceding the Capture of the Fort at Bundi, Rajasthan, in 1577, 1592-1594. Artist: Tulsi Kalan (c)
The Battle Preceding the Capture of the Fort at Bundi, Rajasthan, in 1577, 1592-1594. Found in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum

Jamshid Writing on a Rock, ca 1586. Artist: Abd as-Samad (Khwaja Abdus Samad) (active Mid of 16th cen. )
Jamshid Writing on a Rock, ca 1586. Found in the collection of the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C

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"Captivating Gold: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the world of gold, as it adorns paper in various forms of artistic expression. From ancient manuscripts to delicate miniatures, this captivating color has left its mark throughout history. In the Folio from Haft Awrang (Seven Thrones) by Jami, created between 1539-1543 by an anonymous artist, gold illuminates the pages with a regal glow. The intricate details depict scenes that transport us to another time. Moving forward to the mid-17th century, we encounter six-section folding screens adorned with golden trees. These masterpieces showcase both elegance and craftsmanship, capturing nature's beauty in a mesmerizing way. As we delve deeper into art's diverse realms, we stumble upon early 19th-century erotic scenes embellished with hints of gold. This juxtaposition adds a touch of allure and sensuality to these intimate portrayals. The Queen of Sheba and King Solomon come alive through manuscript illumination from Shahnameh - Ferdowsi's epic tale - crafted by an Iranian master. The golden hues enhance their majestic presence on each page. Jahangir Preferring a Sufi sheikh to Kings is a masterpiece dating back to around 1618. Created by Bichitr (?-ca 1660), this artwork showcases vibrant colors complemented by touches of shimmering gold that symbolize power and spirituality. Kazunobu Kano (1816-1863) brings forth The Sixteen Arhats (Juroku Rakan), where gold accents highlight the divinity within each figure. Their serene expressions invite contemplation and reflection on life's mysteries. Irises painted during the 18th century capture our attention with their delicate beauty enhanced by subtle strokes of golden brilliance. Each petal seems almost ethereal against the backdrop of richly pigmented foliage.