Garden Scene with Princes and Attendants c. 15th century
anonymous
aged paper
water colours
pastel soft colours
muted colour palette
handmade artwork painting
watercolour bleed
watercolour illustration
green and neutral
soft colour palette
watercolor
This miniature painting, created in the 15th century by an anonymous artist, depicts a garden scene with three princes and their attendants. The vibrant colors and intricate details, characteristic of the Timurid period, create a sense of grandeur and opulence. The princes, adorned in luxurious attire, stand amidst a lush garden with blooming flowers and delicate foliage, highlighting the beauty and splendor of the court. The scene, likely depicting a royal gathering, offers a glimpse into the life and culture of the Timurid dynasty, renowned for its advancements in art and patronage of the arts. This artwork, now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, exemplifies the artistry and sophistication of Persian miniature painting during the Timurid period.
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A beautiful arrangement of forms and richly orchestrated colors, rather than the illustration of a specific narrative, distinguishes this lovely miniature. The romantic fairyland world it depicts is drawn from the work of the well-known Persian author Sa'di. The mystical-didactic writings of Sufi poet-scholars Sa'di (13th century) and Tamu (d. 1492) were immensely popular. Accordingly, miniature paintings based on their verse often served as visual metaphors for a spiritual union with the divine by representing the physical union of two lovers—in this case, two princes.
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