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RMMYN6WX–. Cyavana accidently netted by some fisherman with fish . English: Paintings of Razmnama is the Persian translation of one of the great Hindu epics of India, the Mahabharata. The Mughal emperor Akbar took a personal interest in the translation project and invited learned men and scholars to participate. Once complete, the translation was produced in a lavishly illustrated manuscript by his atelier. Three copies were, of which the three-volume Razmnama in the Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata, is the only copy that is complete with 81 miniatures, bearing the name of the scribe and the d
RF2R1TTRJ–A caravan from Syria meets a witch. When the witch strikes the ground with a stick, the camels are frightened and scatter. When she hits the ground a second time, the camels come back. The illustration shows the witch collecting the camels, c. 1250, Persia, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from an 18th or 19th century original / Eine Karawane aus Syrien trifft auf eine Hexe. Als die Hexe mit einem Stock auf den Boden schlägt, erschrecken die Kamele und laufen auseinander. Als sie ein zweites Mal auf den Boden schlägt, kommen die Kamele zurück. Die Illustration zeigt die Hexe, die
RMMCPN5M–Miniaturist specializing in traditional Persian miniature paintings in his workshop in Esfahan, Iran.
RM2B015X9–Iran: A youth kneeling and proffering a wine cup. Watercolour painting by Riza Abbasi (1565-1635), early 17th century. Riza Abbasi, Riza yi-Abbasi or Reza-e Abbasi, also Aqa Riza or Āqā Riżā Kāshānī (c. 1565–1635) was the leading Persian miniaturist of the Isfahan School during the later Safavid period, spending most of his career working for Shah Abbas I (r.1587-1629). He is considered to be the last great master of the Persian miniature, best known for his single miniatures for muraqqa or albums, especially single figures of beautiful youths.
RM2B01T59–India: A nobleman offering gifts to the Caliph. Miniature painting from the Akbar i-Barmayakan, c. 1595-1600. Mughal painting is a particular style of South Asian painting, generally confined to miniatures either as book illustrations or as single works to be kept in albums, which emerged from Persian miniature painting, with Indian Hindu, Jain and Buddhist influences, and developed largely in the court of the Mughal Empire (16th-19th centuries), and later spread to other Indian courts, both Muslim and Hindu, and later Sikh.
RM2T8YY34–Wonders of creation, A large winged-fish, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE
RMGKPPBP–Narsrin Bateni is an award winning miniaturist specializing in traditional Persian miniature paintings in her workshop in Isfahan, Iran.
RM2WG8YAF–Portrait of Sultan Abdullah, son of Sultan Muhammad-Quli; After his father he ruled over Golconda, c. 1686 drawing. Indian miniature Sultan Abdullah is depicted up to his hips, used to half to the left, his left hand on his sword. Page 22 in the `Witsen-Album ', with 49 Indian miniatures of princes. Above the portrait a piece of paper with the name in Persian. Under the portrait a piece of paper with the name in the Portuguese. Golkonda paper. deck paint. gold leaf. gouache (paint) brush ruler, sovereign. historical person (...) - historical person (...) portrayed alone
RMR5AM76–Human slain by Bizhan. Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 56 miniatures. 1580 - 1600. Source: I.O. ISLAMIC 3540, f.254v. Language: Persian.
RMMTY1MB–. Cyavana accidently netted by some fisherman with fish . English: Paintings of Razmnama is the Persian translation of one of the great Hindu epics of India, the Mahabharata. The Mughal emperor Akbar took a personal interest in the translation project and invited learned men and scholars to participate. Once complete, the translation was produced in a lavishly illustrated manuscript by his atelier. Three copies were, of which the three-volume Razmnama in the Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata, is the only copy that is complete with 81 miniatures, bearing the name of the scribe and the d
RM2B01T5M–India: A nobleman offering gifts to the Caliph. Miniature painting from the Akbar i-Barmayakan, c. 1595-1600. Mughal painting is a particular style of South Asian painting, generally confined to miniatures either as book illustrations or as single works to be kept in albums, which emerged from Persian miniature painting, with Indian Hindu, Jain and Buddhist influences, and developed largely in the court of the Mughal Empire (16th-19th centuries), and later spread to other Indian courts, both Muslim and Hindu, and later Sikh.
RM2B02A6G–The colouration of the youth's face and his conjoined eyebrows suggest a homoerotic theme not uncommon in Turkish and Persian art of the period. Siyah Kalem or 'Black Pen' is the name given to the 15th century school of painting attributed to Mehmed Siyah Kalem. Nothing is known of his life, but his work indicates that he was of Central Asian Turkic origin, and thoroughly familiar with camp and military life. The paintings appear in the 'Conqueror’s Albums', so named because two portraits of Sultan Mehmed II the Conqueror are present in one of them. The albums are made up of miniatures taken
RM2T8YY2E–Wonders of creation, Zardusht (Zoroaster) visits Rustam, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE
RM2B01T7M–Iran/Persia: 'The Court of Kayumars'. Detail from a folio from the Shahnameh (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp by Sultan Muhammad (c. 1470s-1555), c. 1522-1525. Gayumarth (sometimes Gayumars), first Shah of Iran, is enthroned among his courtiers clad in leopard skins at the opening of the Shahnama-yi Shahi (The King's Book of Kings). This miniature was probably painted by the court painter Sultan Mohammed, and is considered by some to be the most beautiful image in all Persian art. The picture was painted at the request of Shah Tahmasp.
RMGKPPB6–Narsrin Bateni is an award winning miniaturist specializing in traditional Persian miniature paintings in her workshop in Isfahan, Iran.
RM2WG8HXM–Portrait of Shivaji, c. 1675 - c. 1685 Indian miniature Shivaji (1627-1680) is depicted up to his hips, to the left, with a sword in his right hand and a lance (?) In the harnessed left hand. Leaf 46 in the `Witsen album ', with 49 Indian miniatures of princes. A piece of paper is stuck above the portrait with the name in Persian. A piece of paper is stuck under the portrait with the name in Portuguese. Golkonda paper. deck paint. gold leaf. gouache (paint) brush ruler, sovereign. historical person (...) - historical person (...) portrayed alone
RM2B01WCC–England: 'The Adoration of the Magi', Ranworth Antiphonal/Antiphoner, Norwich, c. 1460-1480 CE. The Magi, in royal or aristocratic dress, come to adore Christ child and to bring gifts of frankincense, gold and myrrh. From the Ranworth Antiphonal of c.1460-1480 - its professional but provincial decoration suggest it was made in the Norwich area for use in the Norwich diocese (at Ranworth church, Norfolk, by 1505).
RMR514EJ–Gushtasp fighting the dragon. Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 56 miniatures. 1580 - 1600. Source: I.O. ISLAMIC 3540, f.315. Language: Persian.
RMMXEEK1–. English: Paintings of Razmnama is the Persian translation of one of the great Hindu epics of India, the Mahabharata. The Mughal emperor Akbar took a personal interest in the translation project and invited learned men and scholars to participate. Once complete, the translation was produced in a lavishly illustrated manuscript by his atelier. Three copies were, of which the three-volume Razmnama in the Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata, is the only copy that is complete with 81 miniatures, bearing the name of the scribe and the date of completion, 1605. It is as a key document for the
RM2T8YY39–Wonders of creation, Demons riding a boar and a bear, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE
RMGKPPB0–Narsrin Bateni is an award winning miniaturist specializing in traditional Persian miniature paintings in her workshop in Isfahan, Iran. Narsrin with her family and customers in her home.
RM2WG856W–Portrait of Fath Jang Khan, De Grootvizier van Aurangzeb, c. 1686 drawing. Indian miniature Fath Jang Khan is depicted up to his hips, used to half to the right, with a cloth in the right hand. Page 2 in the `Witsen-Album ', with 49 Indian miniatures of princes. Above the portrait a piece of paper with the name in Persian. Under the portrait a piece of paper with the name in the Portuguese. Golkonda paper. deck paint. gold leaf. gouache (paint) brush ruler, sovereign. historical person (...) - historical person (...) portrayed alone
RMR5EPRY–Rustam in battle against Afrasiyab. Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 56 miniatures. 1580 - 1600. Source: I.O. ISLAMIC 3540, f.121v. Language: Persian.
RMMTY1MM–. English: Paintings of Razmnama is the Persian translation of one of the great Hindu epics of India, the Mahabharata. The Mughal emperor Akbar took a personal interest in the translation project and invited learned men and scholars to participate. Once complete, the translation was produced in a lavishly illustrated manuscript by his atelier. Three copies were, of which the three-volume Razmnama in the Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata, is the only copy that is complete with 81 miniatures, bearing the name of the scribe and the date of completion, 1605. It is as a key document for the
RM2T8YYA5–Wonders of creation, Birds brought from Arabia, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE
RM2WG7E38–Portret van Madanna Panit, Belastingklerk (Majmudar) van Abul Hasan Padshah, C. 1677 - c. 1687 drawing. Indian miniature Madanna Panit is depicted up to his hips, used to the left, his right hand lifted as if he is holding something. Leaf 37 in the `Witsen album ', with 49 Indian miniatures of princes. Above the portrait a piece of paper with the name in Persian. Under the portrait a piece of paper with the name in the Portuguese. Golkonda paper. deck paint. gold leaf. gouache (paint) brush ruler, sovereign. historical person (...) - historical person (...) portrayed alone
RMR52HTN–Khusraw and Gurdiya, sister of Bahram Chubina. Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 56 miniatures. 1580 - 1600. Source: I.O. ISLAMIC 3540, f.536v. Language: Persian.
RMMTY1M8–. Pigeon sacrifice him in fire to feed hungry Hunter English: Paintings of Razmnama is the Persian translation of one of the great Hindu epics of India, the Mahabharata. The Mughal emperor Akbar took a personal interest in the translation project and invited learned men and scholars to participate. Once complete, the translation was produced in a lavishly illustrated manuscript by his atelier. Three copies were, of which the three-volume Razmnama in the Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata, is the only copy that is complete with 81 miniatures, bearing the name of the scribe and the date o
RM2T8YYA1–Wonders of creation, An idol on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE
RM2WG7JHN–Portrait of Mulla Tayfur, who has been the teacher (Ustad) of Sultan Abdullah, c. 1686 drawing. Indian miniature Mulla Tayfur is depicted up to his hips, as a curved old man, used to the right, with a staff in his left hand. Leaf 31 in the `Witsen-Album ', with 49 Indian miniatures of princes. Above the portrait a piece of paper with the name in Persian. Under the portrait a piece of paper with the name in the Portuguese. Golkonda paper. deck paint. gold leaf. gouache (paint) brush ruler, sovereign. historical person (...) - historical person (...) portrayed alone
RMR5GAKY–Illuminated page. Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 56 miniatures. 1580 - 1600. Source: I.O. ISLAMIC 3540, f.3. Language: Persian. Author: FIRDAWSI. ANON.
RMMYN6X5–. Pigeon sacrifice him in fire to feed hungry Hunter English: Paintings of Razmnama is the Persian translation of one of the great Hindu epics of India, the Mahabharata. The Mughal emperor Akbar took a personal interest in the translation project and invited learned men and scholars to participate. Once complete, the translation was produced in a lavishly illustrated manuscript by his atelier. Three copies were, of which the three-volume Razmnama in the Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata, is the only copy that is complete with 81 miniatures, bearing the name of the scribe and the date o
RM2T8YXY6–Wonders of creation, Mars, a five-armed enthroned warrior, with many attributes, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE
RM2WG7MH2–Portrait of Sultan Ibrahim, son of Bara Malik, ruled after his father over Golconda, c. 1686 drawing. Indian miniature Sultan Ibrahim is depicted up to his hips, used to half to the left, his hands folded in front of him. Page 19b in the `Witsen album ', with 49 Indian miniatures of princes. Above the portrait a piece of paper with the name in Persian. Under the portrait a piece of paper with the name in the Portuguese. Golkonda paper. deck paint. gold leaf. gouache (paint) brush ruler, sovereign. historical person (...) - historical person (...) portrayed alone
RMR52P8W–Illuminated page. Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 56 miniatures. 1580 - 1600. Source: I.O. ISLAMIC 3540, f.105v. Language: Persian. Author: FIRDAWSI. ANON.
RMMXEEK2–. Pigeon sacrifice him in fire to feed hungry Hunter English: Paintings of Razmnama is the Persian translation of one of the great Hindu epics of India, the Mahabharata. The Mughal emperor Akbar took a personal interest in the translation project and invited learned men and scholars to participate. Once complete, the translation was produced in a lavishly illustrated manuscript by his atelier. Three copies were, of which the three-volume Razmnama in the Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Kolkata, is the only copy that is complete with 81 miniatures, bearing the name of the scribe and the date o
RM2T8YY35–Wonders of creation, A fabulous creature in Sind that appeared at a fire-temple, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE
RM2WG7DY7–Portrait of Sayyid Muzaffar; At the time of Sultan Abul Hasan, he served as supreme commander (Peshwa), c. 1686 drawing. Indian miniature Sayyid Muzaffar is depicted up to his hips, used to the left, a strip of paper in his hands. Page 28 in the `Witsen-Album ', with 49 Indian miniatures of princes. Above the portrait a piece of paper with the name in Persian. Under the portrait a piece of paper with the name in the Portuguese. Golkonda paper. deck paint. gold leaf. gouache (paint) brush ruler, sovereign. historical person (...) - historical person (...) portrayed alone
RMR5HD4E–Bahram leading the Khaqan captive. Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 56 miniatures. 1580 - 1600. Source: I.O. ISLAMIC 3540, f.416v. Language: Persian.
RMMMY4PD–. English: A Hyderabadi painting of a scene from the story of Kalila and Dimna, 1700's Source: http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/lfsearch/LotDescription.aspx?intObjectId=4892421 (downloaded Apr. 2007) 'BIDPAI: KALILA WA DIMNA, HYDERABAD, CENTRAL INDIA, 18TH CENTURY. Poetry, Persian manuscript on gold-sprinkled buff paper, 29ff. with 10ll. of black nasta'liq arranged in two columns with double gold intercolumnar divisions, margins in gold with black and blue rule, headings in red nasta'liq, with 25 miniatures in gouache heightened with gold, opening folio with gold and polychrome floral illum
RM2T8YY2K–Wonders of creation, Cancer (top) and Leo, a lion and the sun combined (bottom), A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE
RM2WG7RKD–Portrait of Raja Karan, who has been Aurangzeb's sights, c. 1686 drawing. Indian miniature Raja Karan is depicted up to his hips, used to the left, in his right hand a flower, his left hand rests on a shield. Page 16 in the `Witsen-Album ', with 49 Indian miniatures of princes. Above the portrait a piece of paper with the name in Persian. Under the portrait a piece of paper with the name in the Portuguese. Golkonda paper. deck paint. gold leaf. gouache (paint) brush ruler, sovereign. historical person (...) - historical person (...) portrayed alone
RMR56GB7–The blinding of King Hurmuz and burning of his palace. Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 56 miniatures. 1580 - 1600. Source: I.O. ISLAMIC 3540, f.502. Language: Persian.
RMMWT38D–. English: An illustrated manuscript of the Shah Namah that may have belonged to Jahangir Source: http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/search/LotDetail.asp?sid=&intObjectID=3052252&SE=CMWCAT02+592+1839017235+&QR=M+1+261+Aqc0000900+569++Aqc0000900+&entry=india&SU=1&RQ=True&AN=262 (downloaded Oct. 2001) 'ABU'L QASIM FIRDAWSI (D. AH 416/1025 AD): SHAHNAMEH. Khorassan, circa 1570. Persian manuscript on light buff paper, 549ff. with 25ll. of black nasta'liq in four gold-outlined columns, titles in red, opening gold and polychrome illuminated bifolio, catch words in black, with seventy six miniatures
RM2T8YY2T–Wonders of creation, Scorpio, a lying figure surrounded by a scorpion and a large fish, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE
RM2WG89E0–Portrait of Humayun Padshah, the son of Babur, who ruled after his father in Hindustan, c. 1686 drawing. Indian miniature Humayun Padshah is depicted up to his hips, used to half to the right, with his right hand on his sword and a flower in his left hand. Leaf 12 in the `Witsen-Album ', with 49 Indian miniatures of princes. Above the portrait a piece of paper with the name in Persian. Under the portrait a piece of paper with the name in the Portuguese. Golkonda paper. deck paint. gold leaf. gouache (paint) brush ruler, sovereign. historical person (...) - historical person (...) portrayed alo
RMR586WR–The birth of Rustam. Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 56 miniatures. 1580 - 1600. Source: I.O. ISLAMIC 3540, f.54. Language: Persian. Author: FIRDAWSI. ANON.
RMMY22E0–. English: An illustrated manuscript of the Shah Namah that may have belonged to Jahangir Source: http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/search/LotDetail.asp?sid=&intObjectID=3052252&SE=CMWCAT02+592+1839017235+&QR=M+1+261+Aqc0000900+569++Aqc0000900+&entry=india&SU=1&RQ=True&AN=262 (downloaded Oct. 2001) 'ABU'L QASIM FIRDAWSI (D. AH 416/1025 AD): SHAHNAMEH. Khorassan, circa 1570. Persian manuscript on light buff paper, 549ff. with 25ll. of black nasta'liq in four gold-outlined columns, titles in red, opening gold and polychrome illuminated bifolio, catch words in black, with seventy six miniatures
RM2T8YY2Y–Wonders of creation, Mercury, as a prince, resting near a fountain and attended by three men, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE
RM2WG7DP2–Portrait of Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of Shah Jahan, who ruled the province of Delhi in the time of his father; After the death of his father, Aurangzeb killed him and himself became ruler of Delhi, c. 1686 drawing. Indian miniature Dara Shikoh is depicted up to his hips, used to the left, with his right hand he holds his sword on his shoulder and in his left hand he has a fly brush. Leaf 8 in the `Witsen-Album ', with 49 Indian miniatures of princes. Above the portrait a piece of paper with the name in Persian. Under the portrait a piece of paper with the name in the Portuguese. Golkonda pa
RMR56MF2–Battle between the Khaqan and their enemies (Haytallans). Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 56 miniatures. 1580 - 1600. Source: I.O. ISLAMIC 3540, f.454. Language: Persian.
RMMW0FHH–. English: An illustrated manuscript of the Shah Namah that may have belonged to Jahangir Source: http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/search/LotDetail.asp?sid=&intObjectID=3052252&SE=CMWCAT02+592+1839017235+&QR=M+1+261+Aqc0000900+569++Aqc0000900+&entry=india&SU=1&RQ=True&AN=262 (downloaded Oct. 2001) 'ABU'L QASIM FIRDAWSI (D. AH 416/1025 AD): SHAHNAMEH. Khorassan, circa 1570. Persian manuscript on light buff paper, 549ff. with 25ll. of black nasta'liq in four gold-outlined columns, titles in red, opening gold and polychrome illuminated bifolio, catch words in black, with seventy six miniatures
RM2T8YY2H–Wonders of creation, Aries, a double-headed sheep with a lamb (top) and Taurus (bottom), A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE
RM2WG8GCM–Portrait of Muradbakhsh, son of Shah Jahan, who was born after Shuja and ruled Gujarat in the time of his father; After the death of his father, Aurangzeb killed him and taken Gujarat, c. 1686 drawing. Indian miniature Muradbakhsh is depicted up to his hips, used to the left, with his right hand on his sword and his left hand on the Kattar put in his belt. Leaf 7 in the `Witsen-Album ', with 49 Indian miniatures of princes. Above the portrait a piece of paper with the name in Persian. Under the portrait a piece of paper with the name in the Portuguese. Golkonda paper. deck paint. gold leaf. go
RMR5E34G–The death of Rustam. Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 56 miniatures. 1580 - 1600. Source: I.O. ISLAMIC 3540, f.361v. Language: Persian. Author: FIRDAWSI. ANON.
RM2T8YXYK–Wonders of creation, Jupiter, as a king, enthroned, equally surrounded by animals and object connected to him, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE
RM2WG8PT6–Portrait of Timur, also called Tamerlan, c. 1686 drawing. Indian miniature Tamerlan (1336-1405) is depicted up to his waist, half to the left, with a helmet on his head, a lance in his right hand and his left hand rest on the balustrade. Page 1a in the `Witsen-Album ', with 49 Indian miniatures of princes. Above the portrait a piece of paper with the name in Persian. Under the portrait a piece of paper with the name in the Portuguese. Golkonda paper. deck paint. gold leaf. gouache (paint) brush ruler, sovereign. historical person (...) - historical person (...) portrayed alone
RMR50JTD–Piran saves Bizhan from being hanged. Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 56 miniatures. 1580 - 1600. Source: I.O. ISLAMIC 3540, f.195v. Language: Persian.
RM2T8YYA9–Wonders of creation, Lighthouses with a cat, a monkey, and the heads of animals and humans, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE
RM2WG7THJ–Portrait of Aurangzeb, youngest son of Shah Jahan, who ruled the province of Deccan in the time of his father, and after the death of his father rules all over Delhi after he killed all three of his brothers., C. 1686 drawing. Indian miniature Aurangzeb with white beard is depicted up to his hips, used to the left, with his left hand on his sword and in his right hand a flower, a kattar in his belt. Page 6 in the `Witsen-Album ', with 49 Indian miniatures of princes. Above the portrait a piece of paper with the name in Persian. Under the portrait a piece of paper with the name in the Portugues
RMR58NNB–Capture of a Roman fortress by Nushirwan. Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 56 miniatures. 1580 - 1600. Source: I.O. ISLAMIC 3540, f.441v. Language: Persian.
RM2T8YYA2–Wonders of creation, A king on horseback at a spring near Bāmiyān, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE
RM2WG7CA7–Portrait of Bahlul-Khan, the supreme commander of Sultan Sikander, who is now a ruler of Bijapur, c. 1686 drawing. Indian miniature Bahlul-Khan is depicted up to his hips, used to the right, with both hands on his sword, a Kattan in his belt. Leaf 44 in the `Witsen-Album ', with 49 Indian miniatures of princes. Above the portrait a piece of paper with the name in Persian. Under the portrait a piece of paper with the name in the Portuguese. Golkonda paper. deck paint. gold leaf. gouache (paint) brush ruler, sovereign. historical person (...) - historical person (...) portrayed alone
RMR58RKB–Persian troops sacking Farud's residence. Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 56 miniatures. 1580 - 1600. Source: I.O. ISLAMIC 3540, f.138v. Language: Persian.
RM2T8YYA6–Wonders of creation, Warriors on horseback fight enormous ants at Jabal al-aḥmar, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE
RM2WG94N5–Portrait of Sultan Muhammad-Quli, son of Muhammad-Quli Padsha; After his father he ruled over Golconda, c. 1686 drawing. Indian miniature Sultan Muhammad-Quli is depicted up to his hips, used to half to the left, his sword in his left hand. Leaf 21 in the `Witsen-Album ', with 49 Indian miniatures of princes. Above the portrait a piece of paper with the name in Persian. Under the portrait a piece of paper with the name in the Portuguese. Golkonda paper. deck paint. gold leaf. gouache (paint) brush ruler, sovereign. historical person (...) - historical person (...) portrayed alone
RMR58ET1–Rustam and the White Demon. Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 56 miniatures. 1580 - 1600. Source: I.O. ISLAMIC 3540, f.71v. Language: Persian. Author: FIRDAWSI. ANON.
RM2T8YYAJ–Wonders of creation, Kay Khusraw watches fabulous creatures in Lake Zarah, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE
RM2WG7N8H–Portrait of SAF-Shikan Khan who has been Aurangzeb's sights, c. 1686 drawing. Indian miniature Saf-Shikan Khan is depicted to his hips, used to the left, with his left arm on a shield on his side, his right hand on a Kattan inserted into his belt. Page 18 in the `Witsen-Album ', with 49 Indian miniatures of princes. Above the portrait a piece of paper with the name in Persian. Under the portrait a piece of paper with the name in the Portuguese. Golkonda paper. deck paint. gold leaf. gouache (paint) brush ruler, sovereign. historical person (...) - historical person (...) portrayed alone
RMR5DH7K–Zal embracing Rudaba. Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 56 miniatures. 1580 - 1600. Source: I.O. ISLAMIC 3540, f.44. Language: Persian. Author: FIRDAWSI. ANON.
RM2T8YYA3–Wonders of creation, Alexander the Great, his soldiers, and the prophets Khiḍr and Elijah at the Fountain of Life, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE
RM2WG8RB0–Portrait of Muhammad Amin, who has been a fortress commander (Qal'adar) of Golconda, both in the time of Sultan Abdullah and in the time of Sultan Abul Hasan, c. 1686 drawing. Indian miniature Muhammad Amin is depicted up to his hips, used to the right, with a sword in his right hand. Leaf 33 in the `Witsen-Album ', with 49 Indian miniatures of princes. Above the portrait a piece of paper with the name in Persian. Under the portrait a piece of paper with the name in the Portuguese. Golkonda paper. deck paint. gold leaf. gouache (paint) brush ruler, sovereign. historical person (...) - historic
RMR56N1N–Iskandar visiting the Kaaba. Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 56 miniatures. 1580 - 1600. Source: I.O. ISLAMIC 3540, f.381. Language: Persian. Author: FIRDAWSI. ANON.
RM2T8YYAA–Wonders of creation, An idol in the River Andalus warns people not to continue their journey, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE
RM2WG8E7H–Portrait of Muhammad Ibrahim; First he served as army commander of Karnatak; He then became commander of the cavalry and now he wages war with Aurangzeb, c. 1686 drawing. Indian miniature Muhammad Ibrahim is depicted up to his hips, used to the right, a flower in his left hand. Page 29 in the `Witsen-Album ', with 49 Indian miniatures of princes. Above the portrait a piece of paper with the name in Persian. Under the portrait a piece of paper with the name in the Portuguese. Golkonda paper. deck paint. gold leaf. gouache (paint) brush ruler, sovereign. historical person (...) - historical pers
RMR5G496–Barzu lassoing Faramurz. Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 56 miniatures. 1580 - 1600. Source: I.O. ISLAMIC 3540, f.219. Language: Persian. Author: FIRDAWSI. ANON.
RM2T8YYAF–Wonders of creation, Alexander the Great on horseback and two angels holding Mount Qāf, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE
RM2WG7J8C–Portrait of Shah Alam, son of Aurangzeb who was born after Sultanji; He was first governor (subagar) of Deccan; After he was battle against Sambaji, the son of Sivaji, he now turned against Sultan Abu'l-Hasan and wags war with him, c. 1686 drawing. Indian miniature Shah Alam is depicted to his hips, used to the left, his both hands on his sword, in his belt a kattan. Leaf 11 in the `Witsen-Album ', with 49 Indian miniatures of princes. Above the portrait a piece of paper with the name in Persian. Under the portrait a piece of paper with the name in the Portuguese. Golkonda paper. deck paint. g
RMR5EF2N–Encounter of Afrasiyab and Pilsam. Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 56 miniatures. 1580 - 1600. Source: I.O. ISLAMIC 3540, f.238v. Language: Persian. Author: FIRDAWSI. ANON.
RM2T8YXYG–Wonders of creation, Two angels: one like a winged elephant, the other like a fish, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE
RM2WG7MG8–Portrait of ABD al-Jabbar, who has been a sight of Sultan Abdullah, c. 1686 drawing. Indian miniature Abd al-Jabbar is depicted up to his hips, used to the left, with a flower and a dagger in his belt in his right hand. Leaf 34 in the `Witsen-Album ', with 49 Indian miniatures of princes. Above the portrait a piece of paper with the name in Persian. Under the portrait a piece of paper with the name in the Portuguese. Golkonda paper. deck paint. gold leaf. gouache (paint) brush ruler, sovereign. historical person (...) - historical person (...) portrayed alone
RMRCE43T–The prince at his prayers. Sinbadnama, the Story of Sinbad, in an anonymous Persian version, with 72 miniatures. c.1575. Source: I.O. ISLAMIC 3214, f.87v. Language: Persian.
RM2T8YXYE–Wonders of creation, An angel (half human and half animal) looks at a dead man lying on the ground, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE
RM2WGDD45–Portrait of Muhammad-Quli, son of Ibrahim; After his father he ruled over Golconda, c. 1686 drawing. Indian miniature Muhammad-Quli is depicted up to his hips, used to the right, his right hand on his sword, a flower in his left hand. Leaf 20 in the `Witsen-Album ', with 49 Indian miniatures of princes. Above the portrait a piece of paper with the name in Persian. Under the portrait a piece of paper with the name in the Portuguese. Golkonda paper. deck paint. gold leaf. gouache (paint) brush ruler, sovereign. historical person (...) - historical person (...) portrayed alone
RMR5EKER–Combat of Rustam and Ashkabus. Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 56 miniatures. 1580 - 1600. Source: I.O. ISLAMIC 3540, f.166. Language: Persian. Author: FIRDAWSI. ANON.
RM2T8YXY9–Wonders of creation, Two angels, one with a two-pointed fish tail and the other like a winged moon face, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE
RM2WG802Y–Portrait of Shah Raju, the spiritual leader (PIR) of Sultan Abul Hasan, c. 1686 drawing. Indian miniature Shah Raju is depicted up to his hips, used to the left, his left hand on his sword, in his right hand a flower. Leaf 30 in the `Witsen-Album ', with 49 Indian miniatures of princes. Above the portrait a piece of paper with the name in Persian. Under the portrait a piece of paper with the name in the Portuguese. Golkonda paper. deck paint. gold leaf. gouache (paint) brush ruler, sovereign. historical person (...) - historical person (...) portrayed alone
RMR577R0–Rustam attacking the fortress of Kafur the man-eater. Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 56 miniatures. 1580 - 1600. Source: I.O. ISLAMIC 3540, f.183. Language: Persian.
RM2T8YXYD–Wonders of creation, The moon, according to the description similar to the sign of Gemini, represented by two angels embracing each other, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE
RM2WG7D5C–Portrait of Sharza Khan, who served as a visor in the time of Sultan Abdullah and is also a visor in the time of Abul Hasan, c. 1686 drawing. Indian miniature Sharza Khan is depicted up to his hips, used to the left, with his hands folded in front of him. Leaf 35 in the `Witsen-Album ', with 49 Indian miniatures of princes. Above the portrait a piece of paper with the name in Persian. Under the portrait a piece of paper with the name in the Portuguese. Golkonda paper. deck paint. gold leaf. gouache (paint) brush ruler, sovereign. historical person (...) - historical person (...) portrayed alon
RMR5AWCF–Hunting scene. Hunters on horseback hunting deer. . Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 56 miniatures. 1580 - 1600. Source: I.O. ISLAMIC 3540, f.568v. Language: Persian.
RM2T8YXYB–Wonders of creation, The sun depicted as a king leading a carriage with four horses: an angel hovering in the upper left, A Persian version of the famous 'Wonders of creation' (ʿAjā’ib al-makhlūqāt) by Zakariyāʾ al-Qazwīnī (d. 682 AH / 1283 CE). Composed by Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad al-Ṭūsī (fl. 6th century AH /12th CE), this manuscript, which may have been copied by an Iranian scribe, was illustrated with 181 miniatures (including a double-page map of the world) by several artists probably in Turkey in the 10th century AH / 16th CE
RM2WG7TPX–Portrait of Mirza Ilich Khan, who has been Aurangzeb's sights, c. 1686 drawing. Indian miniature Mirza Ilich Khan is depicted up to his hips, used to the right, in his right hand a flower, his left rest on a Kattan inserted into his belt. Page 15 in the `Witsen-Album ', with 49 Indian miniatures of princes. Above the portrait a piece of paper with the name in Persian. Under the portrait a piece of paper with the name in the Portuguese. Golkonda paper. deck paint. gold leaf. gouache (paint) brush ruler, sovereign. historical person (...) - historical person (...) portrayed alone
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