Who created "Farhad and Shirin"?

Farhad and Shirin was created by Vahshi Bafqi in first half 17th century.

When was "Farhad and Shirin" created?

This artwork was created first half 17th century.

What medium is "Farhad and Shirin"?

Farhad and Shirin is Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper; leather binding.

Is "Farhad and Shirin" in the public domain?

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

Farhad and Shirin

Vahshi Bafqi

first half 17th century

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper; leather binding

Classification

Codices

Department

Islamic Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Vladimir G. Simkhovitch, 1923

Accession Number

23.28

Art Historical Context

"Farhad and Shirin a exquisite codex created by the Persian poet Vahshi Bafqi in the first half of the 17th century captures the timeless romance of one of Persia's most beloved epic tales. This leather-bound manuscript, adorned with ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper hails from the Safavid era, a golden age of Islamic art in Iran known for its refined poetry and intricate book arts. Vahshi Bafqi, a master of classical Persian verse, retells the legendary love story of the sculptor Farhad and Princess Shirin, drawing from earlier sources like Nizami's poetry, infusing it with emotional ...

Farhad and Shirin

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