"Steinbok", Folio from a Dispersed Nuzhatnama-i ‘A’a’i of Shahmardan ibn Abi’l Khayr 1475 - 1525

This folio from a dispersed Nuzhatnama-i ‘A’a’i, titled "Steinbok", was created between 1475 and 1525 by Shamardan ibn Abi 'l Khayr. The artwork features a single steinbok standing among a small patch of flowers. The steinbok is depicted in a detailed and realistic manner, with its long, curved horns and its mottled grey fur rendered in subtle shades of color. The illustration is a fine example of the high quality of the Nuzhatnama-i ‘A’a’i, a manuscript that was commissioned by Shah Rukh, the grandson of Timur.