"Bahram Gur in the Blue Pavilion", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
Unknown Artist
early 16th century
Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions
H. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm) W. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm)
Classification
Codices
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of Adrienne Minassian, 1994
Accession Number
1997.295b
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the enchanting world of Persian miniature painting with *Bahram Gur in the Blue*, a exquisite folio from the *Khamsa (Quintet)* of the 12th-century poet Nizami of Ganja. Created by an unknown artist in the 16th century, page captures a legendary scene from the epic *Haft Paykar* (Seven Beauties), where Sasanian king Bah Gur visits one of seven princesses in colorful pavilion. Amidst delicate architecture and vibrant figures—kings, women, and ornate buildings—the artwork unfolds a tale of romance, wisdom, and royal splendor. Rendered in ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper (11 1...