Mid 1500s Collection

Persian verses recto Haft Awrang Seven Thrones
Persian verses (recto) from a Haft Awrang (Seven Thrones) of Jami (d. 1492), mid 1500s. Iran, probably Shiraz, Safavid period (1501-1722)

Text Page Persian Verses Verso Anthology verses
Text Page, Persian Verses (Verso) in an Anthology with some verses from Haft Awrang (Seven Thrones) of Jami; The Fifth Throne Yusuf and Zulaykha, mid-1500s

Dragon foliage lion phoenix heads mid 1500s Attributed
Dragon in foliage with lion and phoenix heads, mid 1500s. Attributed to Sahkulu (Turkish). Ink, gold, opaque watercolors on paper; sheet: 17.3 x 40.2 cm (6 13/16 x 15 13/16 in.)

Plaque Depicting Madonna Frame mid 1500s plaque
Plaque Depicting the Madonna and Frame, mid 1500s for plaque

Covered Cup Grape Festoon mid 1500s Copy Antonio Fantuzzi
Covered Cup with Grape Festoon, mid 1500s. Copy after Antonio Fantuzzi (Italian, c. 1510-c. 1550). Etching; sheet: 33.3 x 25.5 cm (13 1/8 x 10 1/16 in.); platemark: 31.7 x 24.8 cm (12 1/2 x 9 3/4 in.)

Design Candlestick mid 1500s Luzio Romano Italian
Design for a Candlestick, mid 1500s. Luzio Romano (Italian, active 1528-75). Pen and brown ink and brush and brown wash, over black chalk; sheet

Sketches Five Arms Head verso mid 1500s Luzio Romano
Sketches of Five Arms and a Head (verso), mid 1500s. Luzio Romano (Italian, active 1528-75). Pen and brown ink over black chalk; sheet: 31.6 x 21.6 cm (12 7/16 x 8 1/2 in.)

Design Two Vases Ornament recto mid 1500s Luzio Romano
Design for Two Vases and an Ornament (recto), mid 1500s. Luzio Romano (Italian, active 1528-75). Pen and brown ink and brush and brown wash, with brush and gray wash (left vase)

Several Line Borders mid 1500s Luzio Romano Italian
Several Line Borders, mid 1500s. Luzio Romano (Italian, active 1528-75). Pen and ink(?); sheet: 29.7 x 21.3 cm (11 11/16 x 8 3/8 in.); secondary support: 29.7 x 21.3 cm (11 11/16 x 8 3/8 in.)

Design Two Vases Two Coats Arms Bull recto Several Line Borders
Design for Two Vases, Two Coats of Arms, and a Bull (recto) Several Line Borders (verso), mid 1500s. Luzio Romano (Italian, active 1528-75)

Design Chalice recto Architectural Plan verso
Design for a Chalice (recto) Architectural Plan (verso), mid 1500s. Luzio Romano (Italian, active 1528-75). Pen and brown ink and brush and brown wash over black chalk; sheet

Design Two Vases Two Coats Arms Bull mid 1500s
Design for Two Vases, Two Coats of Arms, and a Bull, mid 1500s. Luzio Romano (Italian, active 1528-75). Pen and brown ink and brush and gray and brown wash over black chalk; sheet

Design Chalice mid 1500s Luzio Romano Italian
Design for a Chalice, mid 1500s. Luzio Romano (Italian, active 1528-75). Pen and brown ink and brush and brown wash over black chalk; sheet: 32.1 x 20 cm (12 5/8 x 7 7/8 in.); secondary support

Design Decorative Hinges recto Border Lines verso
Design for Decorative Hinges (recto) Border Lines (verso), mid 1500s. Luzio Romano (Italian, active 1528-75). Pen and brown ink over black chalk; framing lines in brown ink (lower left)

Architectural Plan mid 1500s Luzio Romano Italian
Architectural Plan, mid 1500s. Luzio Romano (Italian, active 1528-75). Pen and ink; sheet: 32.1 x 20 cm (12 5/8 x 7 7/8 in.); secondary support: 32.1 x 20 cm (12 5/8 x 7 7/8 in.)

Design Decorative Hinges mid 1500s Luzio Romano
Design for Decorative Hinges, mid 1500s. Luzio Romano (Italian, active 1528-75). Pen and brown ink over black chalk; framing lines in brown ink (lower left)

Hanshan Shide Kanzan Jittoku mid-1500s Shikibu Terutada
Hanshan and Shide (Kanzan and Jittoku), mid-1500s. Shikibu Terutada (Japanese, active mid-1500s). Fan-shaped painting mounted as hanging scroll; ink and gold on paper; painting

Pan Lang Han Rōmid-1500s Shikibu Terutada
Pan Lang (Han Rō), mid-1500s. Shikibu Terutada (Japanese, active mid-1500s). Fan-shaped painting mounted as hanging scroll; ink and gold on paper; painting

Landscape mid-1500s Kano Motonobu Japanese 1476-1559
Landscape, mid-1500s. Kano Motonobu (Japanese, c. 1476-1559), calligraphy by Gesshū Jukei (Japanese, 1470-1533). Hanging scroll; ink on paper; mounted: 104.7 x 48.9 cm (41 1/4 x 19 1/4 in.)

Figure Mooring Boat mid-1500s Kannan Japanese
Figure Mooring a Boat, mid-1500s. Kannan (Japanese, active mid-1500s). Hanging scroll, ink on paper; mounted: 109 x 36.2 cm (42 15/16 x 14 1/4 in.)

Hawk mid 1500s Masayoshi Fujiwara Japanese Hanging scroll
Hawk, mid 1500s. Masayoshi Fujiwara (Japanese). Hanging scroll; ink on paper; painting only: 119.6 x 44.1 cm (47 1/16 x 17 3/8 in.); including mounting: 209.4 x 64.1 cm (82 7/16 x 25 1/4 in.)

Doorknocker Gorgon Head mid 1500s Italy Venice
Doorknocker with Gorgon Head, mid 1500s. Italy, Venice, mid-16th century. Bronze; overall: 25.4 x 19.7 x 6.9 cm (10 x 7 3/4 x 2 11/16 in.)

Mirror Frame mid 1500s Germany 16th century Boxwood
Mirror Frame, mid 1500s. Germany, 16th century. Boxwood with various inlaid stained wood; overall: 11 x 8.9 cm (4 5/16 x 3 1/2 in.)

Plaque Depicting Madonna mid 1500s Italy 16th century
Plaque Depicting the Madonna, mid 1500s. Italy, 16th century. Enamel on copper; framed: 18.8 x 15.9 cm (7 3/8 x 6 1/4 in.); unframed: 8.9 x 7 cm (3 1/2 x 2 3/4 in.)

Design Crozier mid 1500s Luzio Romano Italian
Design for a Crozier, mid 1500s. Luzio Romano (Italian, active 1528-75). Pen and brown ink and brush and brown wash; pricked (bottom half); sheet

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In the mid-1500s, a remarkable collection of Persian verses adorned the recto of Haft Awrang, also known as Seven Thrones. This anthology showcased an exquisite blend of text and artistry, with Persian verses gracing the verso. The pages came alive with intricate dragon foliage, majestic lion and phoenix heads attributed to this era. One captivating piece from this period was a plaque depicting Madonna framed in delicate craftsmanship. Its beauty transported viewers back to the mid-1500s when it was created. Similarly, a covered cup embellished with grape festoons captivated all who beheld it – a stunning copy by Antonio Fantuzzi that mirrored designs from this time. Italian artists left their mark on history during the mid-1500s as well. Luzio Romano's design for a candlestick showcased his exceptional talent and creativity. Sketches featuring five arms and an intriguing head on the verso further demonstrated Romano's artistic prowess. Romano's versatility shone through in his design for two vases ornamented with meticulous details on their recto side. Several line borders added depth to these masterpieces, capturing the essence of Italian artistry during this era. Another notable creation featured two vases adorned with coats of arms depicting a powerful bull – another testament to Romano's skillful handiwork during the mid-1500s. Amongst these treasures lay an enchanting design for a chalice alongside an architectural plan sketched on its verso side – showcasing both religious symbolism and architectural ingenuity within one artwork. The mid-1500s were undoubtedly an era marked by extraordinary artistic achievements across various mediums - from poetry-filled manuscripts like Haft Awrang to intricately crafted plaques and cups inspired by classical motifs.