Who created "Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja"?

Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja was created by Nizami in 15th century.

When was "Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja" created?

This artwork was created 15th century.

What medium is "Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja"?

Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja is Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper.

Is "Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja" in the public domain?

Yes, Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja

Nizami

15th century

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper

Dimensions

H. 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm) W. 8 in. (20.3 cm)

Classification

Codices

Department

Islamic Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Alexander Smith Cochran, 1913

Accession Number

13.228.9.1

Tags

WomenHuntingCamelsHorsesMen

Art Historical Context

Step into the enchanting world of Persian poetry with the *Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja*, a 15th-century illuminated manuscript from the Metropolitan Museum of Art Islamic Art collection. Nami, the renowned 12th-century poet fromja (modern Azerbaijan), crafted this masterpiece quintet of epic romances—*Khosrow and Shirin*, *Layla and Majnun*, *The Seven Beauties*, *Haft Peykar*, and *The Book of Alexander*. Lavishly produced on paper measuring 11½ x 8 inches, it captures timeless tales of love, heroism, and adventure through vibrant illustrations. Crafted with ink, opaque watercolor, s...

Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja

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