Enthroned Queen and Prince Surrounded by Musicians
Unknown Artist
early 19th century
Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions
Overall: H. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm) W. 9 5/16 in. (23.7 cm) Image: H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) W. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm)
Classification
Codices
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of Charles K. Wilkinson, 1986
Accession Number
1987.355.3
Tags
Art Historical Context
Welcome to the Islamic Art galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art where you'll encounter *Enthroned Queen Prince Surrounded by Mus*, a captivating folio from an early 19th-century codex. This intimate painting on paper depicts a regal queen seated on a throne with a young prince beside her, encircled by lively musicians and dancers. The scene bursts with courtly splendor—figures in flowing robes play instruments like lutes and drums, evoking the rhythmic pulse of royal festivities. Crafted in the refined tradition of Islamic manuscript illumination, the artwork employs ink for precise ou...