"Alexander and the Circle of Seven Sages", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja by Nizami

"Alexander and the Circle of Seven Sages", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja 15th century

aged paper

toned paper

yellowing background

tea stained

personal sketchbook

coloured pencil

men

islamic-art

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

watercolor

This 15th-century folio from a *Khamsa* (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja depicts Alexander the Great interacting with seven wise men. The scene is a beautiful example of the illuminated manuscript tradition, with intricate details and vibrant colors. This folio, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the skill and artistic mastery of Persian miniature painting and its significance in preserving literary and historical narratives.