Who created "Khusrau and Shirin"?

Khusrau and Shirin was created by Hatifi|Suzi in dated A.H. 904/1498–99 CE.

When was "Khusrau and Shirin" created?

This artwork was created dated A.H. 904/1498–99 CE.

Is "Khusrau and Shirin" in the public domain?

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

Khusrau and Shirin

Q: What medium is "Khusrau and Shirin"?

Khusrau and Shirin is Main support: ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper; binding: leather.

Hatifi|Suzi

dated A.H. 904/1498–99 CE

Medium

Main support: ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper; binding: leather

Dimensions

H. 9 7/16 in. (24 cm) W. 6 7/16 in. (16.4 cm)

Classification

Codices

Department

Islamic Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1969

Accession Number

69.27

Tags

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Art Historical Context

Behold *Khusrau andin*, a exquisite codex from 1498–99 CE (A.H. 904), crafted by Hatifi and Suzi in the vibrant tradition of Islamic manuscript art. This leather-bound, measuring just 9⅞ by 6½ inches, features ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, bringing to life the timeless Persian romance of Khosrau, the Sasanian king, andin, his beloved Armenian princess. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Islamic Art Department, it was acquired through the Harris Brisbane Dick Fund in 1969. Rooted in Nizami Ganjavi's epic love story—later adapted by poet Hatifi—this manuscript captures dram...

About the Artist

Hatifi|Suzi (Iranian, active Istanbul| ) · 1441 | –1521 |

Iranian, active Istanbul, died 1521|

Khusrau and Shirin

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