"Khusrau Seated on his Throne", Folio 64 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja
dated A.H. 931/1524–25 CE
Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions
Page: H. 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm) W. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm) Mat: H. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm) W. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm)
Classification
Codices
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Alexander Smith Cochran, 1913
Accession Number
13.228.7.4
Tags
Art Historical Context
Behold the majestic "Khusrau Seated on his Throne," Folio 64 from the *Khamsa (Quintet)* of the renowned 12th-century Persian poetizami of Ganja. This illuminated manuscript page captures a pivotal moment featuring the legendary king Khusrau—likely Khosrow II Sassanian lore—enthroned in regal splendor, surrounded by courtiers. Dating to A.H. 931 (1524–25 CE), it hails from the golden age of Safavid Persia, when opulent manuscripts like the *Khamsa*—a collection of five epic poems blending romance, morality, and heroism—were prized treasures of royal courts. Crafted by a stellar team of artist...