Perse Collection

Xenophon's Cyropedia (Senofonte). Copy dedicated to Ercole d'Este (Hercules II d'Este). Dedicate scene
VEN5027485 Xenophon's Cyropedia (Senofonte). Copy dedicated to Ercole d'Este (Hercules II d'Este). Dedicate scene. Latin translation by Matteo Maria Boiardo (1440-1494)

Incense burnt before King Darius (550-486 BC) in Persepolis (Persia, Iran)
FLO4689552 Incense burnt before King Darius (550-486 BC) in Persepolis (Persia, Iran) - Lithograph from Le Livre des Parfums by Eugene Rimmel (1820-1887), France

Persian Lady - Persian noble woman in jeweled turban, fur-trimmed jacket, tunic and pantaloons, smoking a hookah pipe
FLO4723873 Persian Lady - Persian noble woman in jeweled turban, fur-trimmed jacket, tunic and pantaloons, smoking a hookah pipe

Mohammad Karim Khan Zand or Karim Han, founder of the Zand Dynasty, 1705-1779
FLO4723015 Mohammad Karim Khan Zand or Karim Han, founder of the Zand Dynasty, 1705-1779. Illustration from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814) Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia

Reilefs from the momument of Taq-e Bostan on the outskirts of Kermanshah, Persia
FLO4722961 Reilefs from the momument of Taq-e Bostan on the outskirts of Kermanshah, Persia. The king hunting deer and boar 1, and the coronation of Shapur III with his father Shapur II, 2

Parthian cavalry rider and horse in full scale armour, and Sarmatian archer in scale armour
FLO4703947 Parthian cavalry rider and horse in full scale armour, and Sarmatian archer in scale armour. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Persian costumes: a couple of courtiers and ordinary traditional costumes
FLO4633973 Persian costumes: a couple of courtiers and ordinary traditional costumes. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Asie" by Friedrich

Two Persians on horseback clutching a brassring - perhaps competing in a test of horsemanship
FLO4704237 Two Persians on horseback clutching a brassring - perhaps competing in a test of horsemanship. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Persian soldier with bowls, official with spear and quiver of arrows, man in long breeches, another official
FLO4704235 Persian soldier with bowls, official with spear and quiver of arrows, man in long breeches, another official, and high priest

Persian woman and captive Gaul king. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical
FLO4704132 Persian woman and captive Gaul king. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Persian woman in city dress. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814)
FLO4722981 Persian woman in city dress. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814) Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Persian man in summer dress. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814)
FLO4722974 Persian man in summer dress. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814) Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Map of Asia circa 1810. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient
FLO4622502 Map of Asia circa 1810. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Median king and Persian king seated on a throne and holding a sceptre. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert
FLO4704211 Median king and Persian king seated on a throne and holding a sceptre. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Persian artillery costumes, the guns mounted on the saddle of the camels. With the flag and Persian gold coins
FLO4633999 Persian artillery costumes, the guns mounted on the saddle of the camels. With the flag and Persian gold coins

Villa of the Shah of Persia, Qajar Dynasty. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814)
FLO4723065 Villa of the Shah of Persia, Qajar Dynasty. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814) Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Fath Ali Shah, second Qajar (Qadjar) emperor or Shah of Iran (1772-1832). Illustration from Guillaume Antoine Olivier
FLO4723035 Fath Ali Shah, second Qajar (Qadjar) emperor or Shah of Iran (1772-1832). Illustration from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814) Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Persian woman - Persian woman in burqa with window veil, worn over pantaloons
FLO4723911 Persian woman - Persian woman in burqa with window veil, worn over pantaloons and slippers - Handcoloured woodcut by Pannemaker and Lisbet after an illustration by H

Persian woman in dance costume. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814)
FLO4722983 Persian woman in dance costume. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814) Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Persian woman, 1572 (woodcut)
2085859 Persian woman, 1572 (woodcut); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Iran. Bibl. Geography. Iran. A woman from Persia)

Tomyris, Queen of Massagetes, holding the head of Cyrus II the Great, founder of the Persian Empire
VEN5027810 Tomyris, Queen of Massagetes, holding the head of Cyrus II the Great, founder of the Persian Empire. According to Herodote, Cyrus died during the campaign against the Massagetes

Persian Cannonier - Persian bombardier or artillery man in fur hat, furlined jacket over pantalons
FLO4723798 Persian Cannonier - Persian bombardier or artillery man in fur hat, furlined jacket over pantalons, firing a cannon mounted on a saddle on a camel - Handcoloured woodcut after an

Dervish man from Persia (Iran) wearing onion-shaped hat, cloak over robes
FLO4723816 Dervish man from Persia (Iran) wearing onion-shaped hat, cloak over robes, carrying a begging bowl and staff - Handcoloured woodcut by L. Delelie after an illustration by H

Le chah (shah ou schah) de Persia - Shah of Persia with long beard and elaborately bejeweled crown, ceremonial robes
FLO4723785 Le chah (shah ou schah) de Persia - Shah of Persia with long beard and elaborately bejeweled crown, ceremonial robes, belt, dagger, and sword - Handcoloured woodcut by E

Noble persan - Persian nobleman in fur hat, furlined coat with frogging, stockings and heeled slippers
FLO4723760 Noble persan - Persian nobleman in fur hat, furlined coat with frogging, stockings and heeled slippers, carrying prayer beads - Handcoloured woodcut from " Customs

Persian with spear and shield, and a Persian chariot. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4704229 Persian with spear and shield, and a Persian chariot. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Ruins of Persepolis, or Takht-e-Jamshid, capital of the Achaemenid (Routeenide) Empire
FLO4723011 Ruins of Persepolis, or Takht-e-Jamshid, capital of the Achaemenid (Routeenide) Empire. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814) Travels in the Ottoman Empire

Woman of Baghdad in everyday dress of botanical-print robes, harem pants and sandals
FLO4722936 Woman of Baghdad in everyday dress of botanical-print robes, harem pants and sandals. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814) Travels in the Ottoman Empire

Woman of Baghdad in formal dress. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814)
FLO4722885 Woman of Baghdad in formal dress. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814) Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Persian costumes: a fire worshiper (zoroastrism). Lithography for the book
FLO4633984 Persian costumes: a fire worshiper (zoroastrism). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Asie" by Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche

Persian woman playing a kamanche (violin), 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's "
FLO4656551 Persian woman playing a kamanche (violin), 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates

The " Cyropedie" by Xenophon (Senofonte) Copy dedicated to Ercole d'Este (Hercules II d'Este)
VEN5027489 The " Cyropedie" by Xenophon (Senofonte) Copy dedicated to Ercole d'Este (Hercules II d'Este). Scene of dedicace (detail)

Portrait of Nadir Shah of Persia, 1698-1747 (Nader Khan Qirqlu Afshar, Nadir Chah)
FLO4723003 Portrait of Nadir Shah of Persia, 1698-1747 (Nader Khan Qirqlu Afshar, Nadir Chah). Illustration from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814) Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia

Portrait of Shah Mohammad Ali Han of Persia (Mohammad Ali Khan Zand, Mehemet Khan), 1760-1779
FLO4722993 Portrait of Shah Mohammad Ali Han of Persia (Mohammad Ali Khan Zand, Mehemet Khan), 1760-1779. Illustration from Guillaume Antoine Olivier (1756-1814) Travels in the Ottoman Empire

Reilefs from the momument of Taq-e Bostan on the outskirts of Kermanshah, Persia
FLO4722946 Reilefs from the momument of Taq-e Bostan on the outskirts of Kermanshah, Persia. The king hunting elephant, deer and boar 2, and the coronation of Shah Khosrau II, 1

Mullah Persian - Persian mullah or priest in turban, embroidered cape, furlined coat, slippers
FLO4723797 Mullah Persian - Persian mullah or priest in turban, embroidered cape, furlined coat, slippers, carrying a stick - Handcoloured woodcut by S.T. after an illustration by S.B

Persian King Darius II (Artaxerxes Ochus) on horseback greeting Ambassador Tessalio in front of a kneeling Persian
FLO4704250 Persian King Darius II (Artaxerxes Ochus) on horseback greeting Ambassador Tessalio in front of a kneeling Persian

Armenian archer with bow and quiver, and Parthian man. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4703934 Armenian archer with bow and quiver, and Parthian man. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Persepolitan sculpture showing the ancient Medo-Persian physiognomy. Lithograph by J
FLO4688637 Persepolitan sculpture showing the ancient Medo-Persian physiognomy. Lithograph by J. Bull from James Cowles Prichard's Natural History of Man (Balliere, London)

Khatchadour D'hohannes, officer of the Prince Royal of Persia, 1816, after de Lecluse
FLO4686604 Khatchadour D'hohannes, officer of the Prince Royal of Persia, 1816, after de Lecluse. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et

Representation of the Battle of Salamine in 480 BC between an Alliance of Greek city-states
ELD4917943 Representation of the Battle of Salamine in 480 BC between an Alliance of Greek city-states and the Persian Empire in 480 BC, in the straits between the mainland and Salamis

Mozaffer-Ed-Dine, Shah De Perse (1853) (b / w photo)
5219721 Mozaffer-Ed-Dine, Shah De Perse (1853) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mozaffer-Ed-Dine, Shah De Perse (1853)

Histoire de L Habitation Humaine (engraving)
3640372 Histoire de L Habitation Humaine (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Histoire de L Habitation Humaine)

Teheran, Epicier Droguiste Sur La Place Royale (colour photo)
2817321 Teheran, Epicier Droguiste Sur La Place Royale (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Teheran, Epicier Droguiste Sur La Place Royale)

Caravanserai on the road from Isfahan to Shiraz (litho)
CHT290024 Caravanserai on the road from Isfahan to Shiraz (litho) by Flandin, Eugene (1809-76); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Lettres M, N, O et P : Marocaine; Norvegien; Oceanien; Persan (Moroccan, Norwegian
DUV4213688 Lettres M, N, O et P : Marocaine; Norvegien; Oceanien; Persan (Moroccan, Norwegian, Oceanian, Persian) - " Grand alphabet des nations" end of 19th century (engraving)

Persane Fumant Le Kalgan (colour photo)
2817324 Persane Fumant Le Kalgan (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Persane Fumant Le Kalgan)

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"Journey through Persia: A Captivating Glimpse into the Rich Cultural Heritage" The Ali Qapu Palace, also known as the Imperial Palace, stands tall in Isfahan, Iran, showcasing the grandeur of Persian architecture. Witnessing history unfold, an oil painting from the 16th century depicts Emperor Heraclius decapitating Chosroes, the king of Persians – a powerful symbol of triumph and conquest. Vibrant colors come to life in "Persane Dans Le Harem, " capturing moments of beauty and mystery within a Persian harem. In a black and white photograph titled "Mozaffer-Ed-Dine, Shah De Perse (1853), " we catch a glimpse of royalty during an era that shaped Persia's destiny. An enchanting engraving takes us on a journey through time with "Histoire de L'Habitation Humaine, " revealing how human dwellings evolved across centuries in Persia. Teheran's bustling Royal Square comes alive in vivid color as an epicier droguiste sets up shop amidst lively surroundings – capturing everyday life in Persia. Along the road from Isfahan to Shiraz lies a magnificent caravanserai depicted in litho form – reminding us of ancient trade routes that once connected civilizations. Exploring diverse cultures is made possible by "Lettres M, N, O et P: Marocaine; Norvegien; Oceanien; Persan. " Here we encounter Moroccan and Norwegian influences alongside Persian traditions. Delicate tendrils of smoke rise gracefully from a persane fumant le kalgan (Persian woman smoking kalgan) - an image that exudes tranquility and cultural practices unique to this region.