Who created "Iskandarnama (Book of Alexander)"?

Iskandarnama (Book of Alexander) was created by Nizami in 1790–91.

When was "Iskandarnama (Book of Alexander)" created?

This artwork was created 1790–91.

What medium is "Iskandarnama (Book of Alexander)"?

Iskandarnama (Book of Alexander) is Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

Is "Iskandarnama (Book of Alexander)" in the public domain?

Yes, Iskandarnama (Book of Alexander) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Iskandarnama (Book of Alexander)

Nizami

1790–91

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper

Dimensions

H. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm) W. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm)

Classification

Codices

Department

Islamic Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Joseph W. Drexel, 1889

Accession Number

89.2.2154

Tags

Men

Art Historical Context

Welcome to the Islamic Art galleries, where we encounter the enchanting *Iskandarnama (Book of Alexander)* a lavishly illustrated codex from 1790–91 attributed to the legendary Persian poet Nizami Ganjavi (1141–1209). This compact manuscript, measuring just 9½ by 5¾ inches, forms part of Nizami's epic *Khamsa* (Quintet), recounting the mythical adventures of Iskandar (Alexander the Great) as a wise prophet-king in Islamic lore. Crafted in the late 18th century, likely in a Persianate workshop, it exemplifies the enduring popularity of these tales across centuries. Rendered in ink for precise ...

Iskandarnama (Book of Alexander)

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