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Isfahan Collection (#4)

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

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Sketch of a Young Man, single page; Illustration and Text (Persian verses), 1630-1650

Sketch of a Young Man, single page; Illustration and Text (Persian verses), 1630-1650

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Wall Tile, 17th Century. Creator: Unknown

Wall Tile, 17th Century. Creator: Unknown
Wall Tile, 17th Century

Background imageIsfahan Collection: View Near Ispahan, 1890. Creator: Unknown

View Near Ispahan, 1890. Creator: Unknown
View Near Ispahan, 1890. Isfahan flourished from 1050 to 1722 under the Safavid dynasty and is known for its Perso-Islamic architecture

Background imageIsfahan Collection: A Standing Lady, Isfahan, c. 1620-25 (ink, opaque w / c, and gold on paper)

A Standing Lady, Isfahan, c. 1620-25 (ink, opaque w / c, and gold on paper)
3432748 A Standing Lady, Isfahan, c.1620-25 (ink, opaque w/c, and gold on paper) by Persian School, (17th century); 14.61u6.99 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Highway restaurant backyard, Shiraz - Isfahan road, Iran

Highway restaurant backyard, Shiraz - Isfahan road, Iran
Service station backyard under a dramatic sky. Shiraz - Isfahan highway, Iran

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Isfahan, Iran - Two old minarets

Isfahan, Iran - Two old minarets Date: circa 1920s

Background imageIsfahan Collection: The Allahverdi Khan Bridge, popularly known as Si-o-se-pol, Isfahan, Iran

The Allahverdi Khan Bridge, popularly known as Si-o-se-pol, Isfahan, Iran, seen here in the 19th century, From Monuments de Tous les Peuples, published 1843

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Tower of Horns, Isfahan, Iran, seen here in the 19th century

Tower of Horns, Isfahan, Iran, seen here in the 19th century. From Monuments de Tous les Peuples, published 1843

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Saint John Evangelist Mesrop Khizan Armenian

Saint John Evangelist Mesrop Khizan Armenian
Saint John the Evangelist; Mesrop of Khizan (Armenian, active 1605 - 1651); Isfahan, Iran; 1615; Tempera colors, gold paint, and gold leaf on glazed paper; Leaf: 23 × 17.1 cm (9 1, 16 × 6 3, 4 in.)

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Saint Luke Mesrop Khizan Armenian active 1605

Saint Luke Mesrop Khizan Armenian active 1605
Saint Luke; Mesrop of Khizan (Armenian, active 1605 - 1651); Isfahan, Persia; 1615; Tempera colors, gold paint, and gold leaf on glazed paper; Leaf: 23 x 17.1 cm (9 1, 16 x 6 3, 4 in.)

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Saint Matthew Mesrop Khizan Armenian active 1605

Saint Matthew Mesrop Khizan Armenian active 1605
Saint Matthew; Mesrop of Khizan (Armenian, active 1605 - 1651); Isfahan, Persia; 1615; Tempera colors, gold paint, and gold leaf on glazed paper; Leaf: 23 x 17.1 cm (9 1, 16 x 6 3, 4 in.)

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Saint Mark Mesrop Khizan Armenian active 1605

Saint Mark Mesrop Khizan Armenian active 1605
Saint Mark; Mesrop of Khizan (Armenian, active 1605 - 1651); Isfahan, Persia; 1615; Tempera colors, gold paint, and gold leaf on glazed paper; Leaf: 23 x 17.1 cm (9 1, 16 x 6 3, 4 in.)

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Saint Luke Malnazar Armenian active 1630s Aghap ir

Saint Luke Malnazar Armenian active 1630s Aghap ir
Saint Luke; Malnazar (Armenian, active about 1630s), and Aghap ir (Armenian, active about 1630s); Isfahan, Persia; 1637 - 1638; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Saint Mark Malnazar Armenian active 1630s Aghap ir

Saint Mark Malnazar Armenian active 1630s Aghap ir
Saint Mark; Malnazar (Armenian, active about 1630s), and Aghap ir (Armenian, active about 1630s); Isfahan, Persia; 1637 - 1638; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Saint Matthew Malnazar Armenian active 1630s

Saint Matthew Malnazar Armenian active 1630s
Saint Matthew; Malnazar (Armenian, active about 1630s), and Aghap ir (Armenian, active about 1630s); Isfahan, Persia; 1637 - 1638; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Saint John Evangelist Malnazar Armenian active

Saint John Evangelist Malnazar Armenian active
Saint John the Evangelist; Malnazar (Armenian, active about 1630s), and Aghap ir (Armenian, active about 1630s); Isfahan, Persia; 1637 - 1638; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Solomon Writing Malnazar Armenian active 1630s

Solomon Writing Malnazar Armenian active 1630s
Solomon Writing; Malnazar (Armenian, active about 1630s), and Aghap ir (Armenian, active about 1630s); Isfahan, Persia; 1637 - 1638; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageIsfahan Collection: David Prayer Malnazar Armenian active 1630s Aghap ir

David Prayer Malnazar Armenian active 1630s Aghap ir
David in Prayer; Malnazar (Armenian, active about 1630s), and Aghap ir (Armenian, active about 1630s); Isfahan, Persia; 1637 - 1638; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Creation World Malnazar Armenian active 1630s

Creation World Malnazar Armenian active 1630s
The Creation of the World; Malnazar (Armenian, active about 1630s), and Aghap ir (Armenian, active about 1630s); Isfahan, Persia; 1637 - 1638; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Hannah Eli High Priest Malnazar Armenian active

Hannah Eli High Priest Malnazar Armenian active
Hannah before Eli the High Priest; Malnazar (Armenian, active about 1630s), and Aghap ir (Armenian, active about 1630s); Isfahan, Persia; 1637 - 1638; Tempera colors, gold paint

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Baptism Christ Mesrop Khizan Armenian active 1605

Baptism Christ Mesrop Khizan Armenian active 1605
The Baptism of Christ; Mesrop of Khizan (Armenian, active 1605 - 1651); Isfahan, Persia; 1615; Tempera on glazed paper; Leaf: 22.9 x 17.1 cm (9 x 6 3, 4 in.)

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Princess Wine Bottle Cup recto Persian Verses

Princess Wine Bottle Cup recto Persian Verses
Princess with Wine Bottle and Cup (recto); Persian Verses (verso), c. 1550-1600 (recto); c. 1450-1500 (verso). Iran, Qazvin or Isfahan, Safavid period (1501-1722) (recto); Iran

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Persian Verses 1450-1500 Iran Qazvin Isfahan

Persian Verses 1450-1500 Iran Qazvin Isfahan
Persian Verses, c. 1450-1500. Iran, Qazvin or Isfahan, Safavid Period, 16th Century. Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper; overall: 37.1 x 24.8 cm (14 5/8 x 9 3/4 in.); text area

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Princess Wine Bottle Cup 1550-1600 Iran Qazvin

Princess Wine Bottle Cup 1550-1600 Iran Qazvin
Princess with Wine Bottle and Cup, c. 1550-1600. Iran, Qazvin or Isfahan, Safavid period (1501-1722). Opaque watercolor and gold on paper; image: 12.2 x 5.7 cm (4 13/16 x 2 1/4 in.); overall

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Persian Couplets recto Calligraphy Persian Verses

Persian Couplets recto Calligraphy Persian Verses
Persian Couplets (recto), Calligraphy, Persian Verses; Single Page Manuscript, late 1500s-early 1600s. Iran. Isfahan, Safavid Period, late 16th-early 17th Century

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Velvet panel four youths smelling flowers 1625-1650

Velvet panel four youths smelling flowers 1625-1650
Velvet panel with four youths smelling flowers, 1625-1650. Iran, Isfahan or Yazd, Safavid period. Velvet, brocaded and pile-warp substitution: silk

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Royal Carpet Silk Metal Thread 1600-1625 Iran

Royal Carpet Silk Metal Thread 1600-1625 Iran
Royal Carpet with Silk and Metal Thread, 1600-1625. Iran, Isfahan, Safavid period, 17th Century. Brocaded gilt- and silver-metal thread; cotton warp, cotton and silk wefts; silk pile

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Sketch Young Man single page Illustration Text

Sketch Young Man single page Illustration Text
Sketch of a Young Man, single page; Illustration and Text (Persian verses), 1630-1650. Iran, Isfahan, Safavid Period, 17th century

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Ispahan Rug From The 16Th Century

Ispahan Rug From The 16Th Century

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Ispahan Animal Rug From 16Th Century

Ispahan Animal Rug From 16Th Century

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Islamic. Iran. Glazed mosaic tile. 1450-1500. Probably

Islamic. Iran. Glazed mosaic tile. 1450-1500. Probably
Islamic art. Iran. Glazed mosaic tile. 1450-1500. Floral design. Probably from Isfahan. Victoria and Albert museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Antique print of plans for town of Isfahan in Iran

Antique print of plans for town of Isfahan in Iran

Background imageIsfahan Collection: Ceiling of The Music Hall of Ali Qapu Palace with early acoustic design, Ali Qapu Palace

Ceiling of The Music Hall of Ali Qapu Palace with early acoustic design, Ali Qapu Palace, Isfahan, Iran, Middle East




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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.