Author
Riza 'Abbasi (Persian, ca. 1565-1635), Hasan Shamlu
Publication Date
early 11th century AH/AD 17th century (Safavid)
Publication Place
Iran (Place of Origin) -
Subject
Manuscripts and Rare Books, Islamic World, Islamic Manuscripts
Type
Document
Language
Arabic
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
Yes
Physical Dimensions
H: 14 3/8 x W: 9 7/16 in. (36.5 x 24 cm); Image 1 H: 3 7/8 x W: 2 9/16 in. (9.9 x 6.5 cm); Image 2 H: 3 3/4 x W: 3 9/16 in. (9.5 x 9 cm)
Library
The Walters Art Museum
Record ID
W.687
Library Location
Not on view
Date
early 11th century AH/AD 17th century (Safavid)
Notes
This album page, Walters leaf W.687, consists of 2 drawings and a sample of calligraphy written in Nasta'liq script by Hasan Shamlu on the back. The drawing in the upper register is of a monkey riding a goat. According to the Persian inscription it was executed by the celebrated Persian Safavid artist Riza-'i 'Abbasi (died 1044 AH/AD 1634) for his son Muhammad Qasim. The inscription reads, "Made for my son Muhammad Qasim. Work of the humble Riza-'i 'Abbasi." The drawing in the lower register depicts three sheep. On the back is a sample of calligraphy bearing the name Hasan Shamlu in the lower panel in the left corner of the page.
Sergi Ayrıntıları
The Book of Kings: Art, War, and the Morgan Library's Medieval Picture Bible. The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore; Academy Art Museum, Easton; Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton; The Mitchell Gallery, Annapolis; Williams College Museum of Art, Williamstown., Illuminated Manuscripts: Masterpieces in Miniature. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore.
Sergi Yılı
2002, 1984-1985
Bağış/Edinim
Acquired by Henry Walters
