Opaque Watercolour Collection (#2)

A Lion, Folio from a Dispersed Nuzhatnama-i ‘Ala’
A Lion, Folio from a Dispersed Nuzhatnama-i Ala i of Shahmardan ibn Abi l Khayr, early 17th century

Title Page of the Gospel of John, 1300-1310. Creator: Sargis Pidsak
Title Page of the Gospel of John, 1300-1310

Seated Woman Curling her Hair, late 16th-early 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Seated Woman Curling her Hair, late 16th-early 17th century

A Dervish, late 16th-early 17th century. Creator: Unknown
A Dervish, late 16th-early 17th century

Seated Youth with a Cup, late 16th-early 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Seated Youth with a Cup, late 16th-early 17th century

Album Page with Cut-Paper Decoration, ca. 1625-50. Creator: Unknown
Album Page with Cut-Paper Decoration, ca. 1625-50

Prince and Ladies in a Garden, mid-18th century. Creator: Nidha Mal
Prince and Ladies in a Garden, mid-18th century

Folio from a Mu nis al-ahrar fi daqa iq al-ash ar (The Free Mans Companion... A.H
Folio from a Mu nis al-ahrar fi daqa iq al-ash ar (The Free Mans Companion to the Subtleties of Poems) of Jajarmi, A.H. 741/A.D. 1340-41

Nan va Halva (Breads and Sweets), ca. 1690. Creator: Unknown
Nan va Halva (Breads and Sweets), ca. 1690

Album Leaf of Shekasteh-ye Nasta liq, first half 19th century

Princely Hawking Party, ca. 1570. Creator: Attributed to Mirza Ali
Princely Hawking Party, ca. 1570

Portrait of a Man, ca. 1600. Creator: Attributed to Riza-yi Abbasi
Portrait of a Man, ca. 1600

Folio with Verses in Nasta liq Script, dated A. H. 1017 / A. D. 1608-9
Folio with Verses in Nasta liq Script, dated A.H. 1017/ A.D. 1608-9

Jahangir and His Vizier, I'timad al-Daula, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1615. Creator: Manohar
Jahangir and His Vizier, I'timad al-Daula, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1615; verso: ca. 1530-45

Umar Walks around Fulad Castle, Meets a Foot Soldier and Kicks Him to the Ground... ca
Umar Walks around Fulad Castle, Meets a Foot Soldier and Kicks Him to the Ground, Folio from a Hamzanama (The Adventures of Hamza), ca. 1570. Attributed to Kesav Das. Attributed to Mah Muhammad

Shah Jahan Watching an Elephant Fight, Folio from a Padshahnama, probably 1639

Tumanba Khan, His Wife, and His Nine Sons, Folio from a Chingiznama... ca. 1596
Tumanba Khan, His Wife, and His Nine Sons, Folio from a Chingiznama (Book of Genghis Khan), ca. 1596. Commissioned by emperor Akbar

Album Leaf with Calligraphic Exercise (siyah mashq), dated A. H. 1258 / A. D. 1842-3
Album Leaf with Calligraphic Exercise (siyah mashq), dated A.H. 1258/ A.D. 1842-3

The Elephant Clock, Folio from a Book of the Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical... A.H
The Elephant Clock, Folio from a Book of the Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by al-Jazari, dated A.H. 715/A.D. 1315

Misbah the Grocer Brings the Spy Parran to his House, Folio from a Hamzanama... ca. 1570
Misbah the Grocer Brings the Spy Parran to his House, Folio from a Hamzanama (The Adventures of Hamza), ca. 1570. Attributed to Dasavanta. Attributed to Mithra

Letter in Ta liq Script, A. H. 911 / A. D. 1505-6. Creator: Darvish Abdullah Munshi
Letter in Ta liq Script, A.H. 911/ A.D. 1505-6

Illustrated Manuscript, dated A. H. 815 / A. D. 1412. Creator: Unknown
Illustrated Manuscript, dated A.H. 815/ A.D. 1412

Young Prince and Mentor Sitting in Landscape, ca. 1600. Creator: Unknown
Young Prince and Mentor Sitting in Landscape, ca. 1600

Jonah and the Whale, Folio from a Jami al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Chronicles), ca. 1400

Haji Husain Bukhari, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: early 19th century; verso: later copy of 16th century original

Portrait of Muhammad Ali Baig, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto, early 19th century
Portrait of Muhammad Ali Baig, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto and verso: early 19th century

Red-Headed Vulture, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto and verso: early 19th century

Woman Applying Henna, late 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Woman Applying Henna, late 16th century

Rosette Bearing the Names and Titles of Shah Jahan, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, ca
Rosette Bearing the Names and Titles of Shah Jahan, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1645; verso: ca. 1630-40

Man with a Ram, Folio from the Bellini Album, ca. 1600. Creator: Unknown
Man with a Ram, Folio from the Bellini Album, ca. 1600

Portrait of a Dervish, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Dervish, 16th century

Arjuna Battles Raja Tamradhvaja, Folio from a Razmnama, ca. 1616-17. Creator: Unknown
Arjuna Battles Raja Tamradhvaja, Folio from a Razmnama, ca. 1616-17

Nobleman on a Terrace, ca. 1780. Creator: Unknown
Nobleman on a Terrace, ca. 1780

Meeting of a Prince and Poet, mid-16th century. Creator: Unknown
Meeting of a Prince and Poet, mid-16th century

Two Mounted Warriors, mid-16th century. Creator: Unknown
Two Mounted Warriors, mid-16th century

Portrait of a Persian Lady, Folio from the Davis Album, ca. 1736-37. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Persian Lady, Folio from the Davis Album, ca. 1736-37

Youth and Dervish, second quarter 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Youth and Dervish, second quarter 17th century

Divan (Anthology) of Hafiz, last quarter 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Divan (Anthology) of Hafiz, last quarter 18th century

Women Enjoying the Moonlight, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Women Enjoying the Moonlight, 18th century

Interior of a Courtyard with Figures, early 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Interior of a Courtyard with Figures, early 17th century

Page from a Dispersed Kalpa Sutra (Jain Book of Rituals), 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Page from a Dispersed Kalpa Sutra (Jain Book of Rituals), 15th century

The Seven Sleepers of Ephesus, Folio from a Falnama (Book of Omens), 1550s

Sultan Sanjar and the Old Woman, Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, early 16th century

Bahram Gur in the Blue Pavilion, Folio from Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, early 16th century

Emperor Babur Receiving a Visitor, Folio from a Baburnama (The Book of Babur), ca. 1590

Folio from the Kathasaritsagara, ca. 1590. Creator: Unknown
Folio from the Kathasaritsagara, ca. 1590

Women Bathing by Moonlight, Folio from the Davis Album, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Women Bathing by Moonlight, Folio from the Davis Album, 18th century

Diana, Goddess of the Hunt, Folio from the Davis Album, early 17th century

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In the enchanting world of art, opaque watercolour takes center stage, showcasing its versatility and beauty. From Layla and Majnun finding solace in the wilderness alongside gentle animals to Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent's majestic tughra, this technique captures the essence of each masterpiece. Mansur's "Lion at Rest" roars with lifelike details, as if ready to pounce from the canvas itself. Meanwhile, Jesus' profound message is immortalized in "Jesus writes on the ground, " a captivating scene from a Mirror of Holiness. The Mughal ruler Humayun triumphs over adversity in his quest to reconquer India, depicted vividly in an Akbar-nama folio. The Emperor Alamgir astride his horse transports us back to a bygone era where power and grandeur reigned supreme. A mysterious man holding a bottle and cup invites us into his world shrouded in secrecy during the 16th-17th century. Delicate strokes form intricate calligraphy on aged pages that whisper tales of wisdom and spirituality. St. Michael emerges as a guardian angel from within the Bellini Album while Mercury dances across another folio with grace and agility. Devotional scenes come alive through vibrant colors and meticulous brushwork; they transport us into realms where faith intertwines with artistry. Each stroke tells a story untold yet felt deeply within our souls. Opaque watercolour breathes life into these masterpieces, allowing us to witness history unfold before our very eyes. Its richness adds depth and texture, capturing emotions that words alone fail to convey. Step into this mesmerizing realm where creativity knows no bounds – let opaque watercolour guide you through centuries past while leaving an indelible mark on your heart forevermore.