by Albert Turoń
Creator
Unknown
Title
Nushirwan Listens to the Owls (recto); the Story of Nushirwan and his Minister, "The Third Discourse on Diverse Events and Disorder in Life" (verso) from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami (1141-1209)
Collection
Islamic Art
Creation date
1555–65
Culture
Iran, Qazvin, Safavid period (1501-1722)
Technique
Opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper