Princely Couple
Unknown Artist
1400–1405
Medium
Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Dimensions
H. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm) W. 12 9/16 in. (31.9 cm)
Classification
Codices
Department
Islamic Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Cora Timken Burnett Collection of Persian Miniatures and Other Persian Art Objects, Bequest of Cora Timken Burnett, 1956
Accession Number
57.51.20
Tags
Art Historical Context
Nestled within the rich tradition of Persian miniature painting,Princely Couple* (ca. 1400–1405) is a luminous folio from an illuminated manuscript, or codex, crafted by an unknown artist. This opaque watercolor and gold on paper work, measuring nearly 19 by 13 inches, captures an intimate moment between a noble man and woman—evoking themes of courtly love and companionship. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum Art's Islamic Art Department part of the Cora Tim Burnett Collection, it exemplifies the exquisite artistry of early Timurid Persia. Created during the dawn of the Timurid era, a golden a...