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Isfahan Collection (#2)

Isfahan, a city in Iran's Middle East, is a treasure trove of architectural marvels and artistic wonders

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Battle of Taher-Abad or Battle of Merv with victory of Shah Ismail I over Muhammad Shaybani Khan

Battle of Taher-Abad or Battle of Merv with victory of Shah Ismail I over Muhammad Shaybani Khan, Reception Hall
3666770 Battle of Taher-Abad or Battle of Merv with victory of Shah Ismail I over Muhammad Shaybani Khan, Reception Hall, Chehel Sotun, 1647 (fresco) by Persian School, (17th century); Chehel Sotun

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Royal Horse Inspection, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722), late 17th century. Creator: Unknown

Royal Horse Inspection, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722), late 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Royal Horse Inspection, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722), late 17th century. Watercolor of tiny people and horses, framed with gold flowers on navy background

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Border Tile With Vegetal Motif, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722), 17th / 18th century

Border Tile With Vegetal Motif, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722), 17th / 18th century
Border Tile With Vegetal Motif, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722), 17th/18th century

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Shallow Bowl Inscribed with Blessing, 17th century. Creator: Unknown

Shallow Bowl Inscribed with Blessing, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Shallow Bowl Inscribed with Blessing, 17th century

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Four Tiles with a Figural Scene, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722), 17th century

Four Tiles with a Figural Scene, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722), 17th century

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Astrolabe, Qajar dynasty (1796-1925), 18th century; with later additions

Astrolabe, Qajar dynasty (1796-1925), 18th century; with later additions

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Pair of spandrels with hunt scenes, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722), mid-17th century

Pair of spandrels with hunt scenes, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722), mid-17th century

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Portrait of a Young Prince, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722), c. 1600 / 1630. Creator: Unknown

Portrait of a Young Prince, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722), c. 1600 / 1630. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Young Prince, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722), c.1600/1630

Background imageIsfahan Collection: The man in snow

The man in snow
Mahshad Razavi

Background imageIsfahan Collection: The Perez Topkapi prayer rug, Isfahan, Central Persia

The Perez Topkapi prayer rug, Isfahan, Central Persia
497793 The Perez Topkapi prayer rug, Isfahan, Central Persia, 16th or 17th century (wool & metal thread) by Persian School; 165x104 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Woman adjusts her aigrette, c. 1590 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper)

Woman adjusts her aigrette, c. 1590 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper)
5932672 Woman adjusts her aigrette, c.1590 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 28.7 x 17.8 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Presentation in the Temple from a Gospel, c. 1200 (vellum)

Presentation in the Temple from a Gospel, c. 1200 (vellum)
900137 Presentation in the Temple from a Gospel, c.1200 (vellum) by Armenian School, (13th century); Armenian Cathedral and Museum, Julfa, Isfahan, Iran; (add.info.: Ms 404 fol.2 recto); Armenian

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Ms E-14 Musicians and Listeners by a Fire and a Noblewoman with her Servants

Ms E-14 Musicians and Listeners by a Fire and a Noblewoman with her Servants
XIR216635 Ms E-14 Musicians and Listeners by a Fire and a Noblewoman with her Servants, from a Moraqqa (gouache on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); Institute of Oriental Studies, St

Background imageIsfahan Collection: A Red-legged Partridge, c. mid 17th century (gouache on paper)

A Red-legged Partridge, c. mid 17th century (gouache on paper)
1196792 A Red-legged Partridge, c. mid 17th century (gouache on paper) by Persian School, (17th century); 19x12 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Background imageIsfahan Collection: A prince hunting, c. 1600 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper)

A prince hunting, c. 1600 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper)
5932595 A prince hunting, c.1600 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 29.7 x 19.4 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Side view of an Islamic Mecca-Centred World Map, Safavid dynasty, from Isfahan (brass)

Side view of an Islamic Mecca-Centred World Map, Safavid dynasty, from Isfahan (brass)
3725727 Side view of an Islamic Mecca-Centred World Map, Safavid dynasty, from Isfahan (brass) by Iranian School (17th century); diameter: 22.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Portrait of Afrasiyab, King of Turan, c. 1803-4 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Afrasiyab, King of Turan, c. 1803-4 (oil on canvas)
1196699 Portrait of Afrasiyab, King of Turan, c.1803-4 (oil on canvas) by Mihr Ali (fl.1795-1830); 289x133 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIsfahan Collection: A prince feasts, 1630-39 (opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper)

A prince feasts, 1630-39 (opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper)
5932667 A prince feasts, 1630-39 (opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper) by Persian School, (17th century); 39.9 x 26.3 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Bahram Gur hunts with Azada, from a Khamsa, c. 1580 (ink

Bahram Gur hunts with Azada, from a Khamsa, c. 1580 (ink
5932657 Bahram Gur hunts with Azada, from a Khamsa, c.1580 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper by Persian School, (16th century); 31.1 x 20 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageIsfahan Collection: A prince seated in a landscape with attendants, c. 1600 (opaque watercolor

A prince seated in a landscape with attendants, c. 1600 (opaque watercolor
5932594 A prince seated in a landscape with attendants, c.1600 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 29.7 x 19.4 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Woman with a spray of flowers, c. 1595 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper)

Woman with a spray of flowers, c. 1595 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper)
5932716 Woman with a spray of flowers, c.1595 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 39.3 x 29.2 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Young female, c. 1590-1610 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper)

Young female, c. 1590-1610 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper)
5932607 Young female, c.1590-1610 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 37.1 x 22.4 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageIsfahan Collection: An old man carries a bowl, c. 1610-15 (ink and lead white on paper)

An old man carries a bowl, c. 1610-15 (ink and lead white on paper)
5932684 An old man carries a bowl, c.1610-15 (ink and lead white on paper) by Persian School, (17th century); 37.4 x 24.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Pair of lovers, c. 1590-1610 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper)

Pair of lovers, c. 1590-1610 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper)
5932606 Pair of lovers, c.1590-1610 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 38.6 x 23.1 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageIsfahan Collection: A hunt (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper)

A hunt (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper)
5932668 A hunt (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 40 x 27.9 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Woman with a spray of flowers, c. 1575 (opaque watercolor and gold on paper)

Woman with a spray of flowers, c. 1575 (opaque watercolor and gold on paper)
5932663 Woman with a spray of flowers, c.1575 (opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 29.4 A-- 19.4 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Pair of lovers, c. 1590-1610 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper)

Pair of lovers, c. 1590-1610 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper)
5932605 Pair of lovers, c.1590-1610 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 38 x 23.9 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Folio from an unidentified text, 1550-99 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper)

Folio from an unidentified text, 1550-99 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper)
5932550 Folio from an unidentified text, 1550-99 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 24.6 x 37 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Two horsemen hunting with falcon, 1640s (ink & colour on paper)

Two horsemen hunting with falcon, 1640s (ink & colour on paper)
5892472 Two horsemen hunting with falcon, 1640s (ink & colour on paper) by Iranian School (17th century); 13.4x21.7 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; Freer Gallery of Art

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Portrait of the Sultan of the Ulama, Khalifa Sultan (1593-1653)

Portrait of the Sultan of the Ulama, Khalifa Sultan (1593-1653)
1196864 Portrait of the Sultan of the Ulama, Khalifa Sultan (1593-1653), I timad al-Dawal, c.1650 (gouache on paper) by Musavvir

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Portrait of Afrasiyab, King of Turan, c. 1803-4 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Afrasiyab, King of Turan, c. 1803-4 (oil on canvas)
1196853 Portrait of Afrasiyab, King of Turan, c.1803-4 (oil on canvas) by Mihr Ali (active c.1795-1830); 289x133 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Portrait of Genghiz Khan, c. 1803-4 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Genghiz Khan, c. 1803-4 (oil on canvas)
1196852 Portrait of Genghiz Khan, c.1803-4 (oil on canvas) by Mihr Ali (active c.1795-1830); 289x133 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Islamic Mecca-Centred World Map, Safavid dynasty, from Isfahan (brass)

Islamic Mecca-Centred World Map, Safavid dynasty, from Isfahan (brass)
3725725 Islamic Mecca-Centred World Map, Safavid dynasty, from Isfahan (brass) by Iranian School (17th century); diameter: 22.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Pigeon-Tower near Ispahan (engraving)

Pigeon-Tower near Ispahan (engraving)
967193 Pigeon-Tower near Ispahan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pigeon-Tower near Ispahan)

Background imageIsfahan Collection: 'The Concourse of the Birds', c. 1600 (ink, opaque w / c, gold

"The Concourse of the Birds", c. 1600 (ink, opaque w / c, gold
3615931 " The Concourse of the Birds", c.1600 (ink, opaque w/c, gold, and silver on paper) by Persian School, (17th century); 33 high (page) cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Young male, c. 1590-1610 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper)

Young male, c. 1590-1610 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper)
5932637 Young male, c.1590-1610 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 39.2 x 22.4 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution




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Isfahan, a city in Iran's Middle East, is a treasure trove of architectural marvels and artistic wonders. Step into the interior of the dome of Vank Cathedral, an Armenian masterpiece that leaves visitors in awe with its intricate design and breathtaking beauty. Mural paintings adorn the walls, telling stories of history and culture that have shaped Isfahan for centuries. Ali Qapu Palace stands tall as a symbol of grandeur and power in Isfahan. Its magnificent architecture showcases the opulence of 19th-century Esfahan, leaving spectators mesmerized by its regal charm. In this enchanting city, poetry comes alive amidst lush gardens. Imagine reciting verses under the shade of trees while surrounded by fragrant flowers; it's an experience that transports you to another time. The Masjed-e Imam Mosque is a sight to behold with its majestic iwan and domed structure. Located at Maydam-e Iman square, it serves as a testament to Isfahan's rich Islamic heritage. Escape to the Safavid garden palace known as Hasht Behesht or "the Eight Paradises. " Immerse yourself in tranquility as you stroll through meticulously manicured gardens adorned with fountains and pavilions fit for royalty. Masjid-e-Iman Mosque (Imam Mosque) or Masjed-e Emam stands proudly on Isfahan's landscape, showcasing stunning tile work and intricate calligraphy that reflects Iran's decorative arts at their finest. Si-o-se-pol bridge gracefully spans across Zayanderud river like a moonlit pathway leading travelers into Isfahan's heart. As night falls, Allahverdi Khan Bridge illuminates with lights reflecting on the water below – truly a magical sight to behold. Delve into history at Decorative Arts Museum where wall murals transport you back in time. Each stroke tells tales from Central Iran’s past while preserving cultural heritage for generations to come.