Who created "A Stallion"?

A Stallion was created by Habiballah of Sava in ca. 1601–6.

When was "A Stallion" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1601–6.

What medium is "A Stallion"?

A Stallion is Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

Is "A Stallion" in the public domain?

Yes, A Stallion is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

A Stallion

Habiballah of Sava

ca. 1601–6

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper

Dimensions

Painting: H. 11 7/8 in. (30.1 cm) W. 8 in. (20.3 cm) Page: H. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm) W. 5 in. (12.7 cm)

Classification

Codices

Department

Islamic Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Louis E. and Theresa S. Seley Purchase Fund for Islamic Art, The Edward Joseph Gallagher III Memorial Collection, Edward J. Gallagher Jr. Bequest, and Richard S. Perkins and Margaret Mushekian Gifts, 1992

Accession Number

1992.51

Tags

Horses

Art Historical Context

*A Stallion* by Habiballah of Sava created around 1601–6, is a exquisite example of Safavid Persian miniature painting.ed in ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, work measures about 12 by 8 inches for the painting itself. Habiballah, a master from Sava near Qazvin, renowned for his sensitive portrayals of animals, capturing their vitality with remarkable realism. This piece likely originates from a codex or illuminated manuscript, a format central to Islamic art where single pages like this could illustrate poetry, histories, or scientific texts. During the reign of Shah Abbas I, the Sa...

A Stallion

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