Folio with Verses in Nasta'liq Script
dated A.H. 1017/ 1608–9 CE
Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions
H. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm) W. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)
Classification
Codices
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1946
Accession Number
46.126.3
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Art Historical Context
This exquisite folio, created by the renowned Persian calligrap Mir `Imad al-Hasani in 1608–9 CE, showcases verses rendered in the elegant Nasta'liq script. the Safavid era in Iran—a golden age for Persian arts—calligraphy reigned supreme as the most revered visual art form in Islamic culture, often surpassing painting in prestige. Mir `Imad, one of the era's master scribes, was celebrated for his fluid, rhythmic lines that brought poetry to life, making this piece a prime example of his virtuosity. Crafted with ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, the folio measures 11¼ × 7½ inches, ty...