An Illuminated Manuscript of Poetry in Nasta'liq
The motifs found in the stunning margins of this manuscript were created using techniques such as découpage and stencil, quite unusual in the Safavid book arts. These were drawn from an array of visual sources including other lavishly embellished manuscripts and albums as well as carpet designs and tilework. The variety is remarkable. The shimmering effect of the sprinkled gold leaf both adds to their flamboyance and unifies the 17 folios of the manuscript.
Artwork Details
- Title: An Illuminated Manuscript of Poetry in Nasta'liq
- Date: 16th century
- Geography: Made in Iran or Central Asia
- Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper; leather binding
- Dimensions: H. 10 3/16 in. (25.9 cm)
W. 6 1/8 in. (15.5 cm) - Classification: Codices
- Credit Line: Purchase, 2017 and 2018 NoRuz at The Met Benefits, 2025
- Object Number: 2025.98
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
More Artwork
A slider containing 5 items.
Press the down key to skip to the last item.
Press the down key to skip to the last item.
`Abd al-Rahman al-Sufi
late 15th century
Hatifi
Suzi
dated 904 AH/1498–99 CE
Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
Sultan Muhammad
ca. 1525
Abu'l Qasim Firdausi
Qasim ibn 'Ali
ca. 1530
Ibrahim Sultan
dated 830 AH/1427 CE
Research Resources
The Met provides unparalleled resources for research and welcomes an international community of students and scholars. The Met's Open Access API is where creators and researchers can connect to the The Met collection. Open Access data and public domain images are available for unrestricted commercial and noncommercial use without permission or fee.
To request images under copyright and other restrictions, please use this Image Request form.
Feedback
We continue to research and examine historical and cultural context for objects in The Met collection. If you have comments or questions about this object record, please complete and submit this form. The Museum looks forward to receiving your comments.