Persian Collection (#98)

Cyrus Restoring the Vessels of the Temple, illustration from Dores The Holy Bible
KW259187 Cyrus Restoring the Vessels of the Temple, illustration from Dores The Holy Bible, engraved by Pannemaker, 1866 (engraving) by Dore

Scenes from the Story of Esther (oil on panel)
XIR238612 Scenes from the Story of Esther (oil on panel) by Lippi, Filippino (c.1457-1504); 48x132 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info)

A Battle Scene, from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c
XIR218241 A Battle Scene, from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c.934-c.1020) (gouache on paper) by Islamic School, (15th century); Egyptian National Library, Cairo

Ms E-14 Falcon, from a Moraqqa (gouache on paper)
XIR216636 Ms E-14 Falcon, from a Moraqqa (gouache on paper) by Islamic School, (17th century); Institute of Oriental Studies, St. Petersburg, Russia; out of copyright

General view of the Apadana (Audience Hall) founded c. 518 BC (photo)
XIR192480 General view of the Apadana (Audience Hall) founded c.518 BC (photo) by Achaemenid, (550-330 BC); Persepolis, Iran; (add.info)

Portrait of Fath Ali-Shah (1771-1834) (oil on panel)
XTD140284 Portrait of Fath Ali-Shah (1771-1834) (oil on panel) by Persian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: involved with wars with Russia; ruled from 1797 to 1834; ); Persian

Portrait of Shah Mozzafer-ed-Din (1853-1907) illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR242608 Portrait of Shah Mozzafer-ed-Din (1853-1907) illustration from Le Petit Journal, 17th May 1896 (coloured engraving) by Tofani

Helmet, from Iran (silver & iron)
XIR204979 Helmet, from Iran (silver & iron) by Islamic School, (14th century); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Niort, France; out of copyright

The Eternal Father in Glory with Prophets and Sibyls, from the Sala dell Udienza
XAL192389 The Eternal Father in Glory with Prophets and Sibyls, from the Sala dell Udienza, 1496-1500 (fresco) by Perugino, Pietro (c.1445-1523); Collegio del Cambio, Perugia

The rock-cut tomb of Artaxerxes I, c. 466-464 BC, with a Sasanian relief below depicting
XIR233266 The rock-cut tomb of Artaxerxes I, c.466-464 BC, with a Sasanian relief below depicting Shapur Is victory over the Romans (b/w photo) by Achaemenid, (5th century BC); Naqsh-e Rostam

The Sampling Officials, Johannes Pieter de Frey, 1799

The Game of Backgammon (oil on canvas)
XIR172446 The Game of Backgammon (oil on canvas) by Vos, Cornelis de (1585-1651) (attr. to); Musee Boucher de Perthes, Abbeville, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Esther before Ahasuerus, before 1697 (oil on canvas)
XIR170957 Esther before Ahasuerus, before 1697 (oil on canvas) by Coypel, Antoine (1661-1722); 105x137 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Assuerus (486-465 BC) king of Persia; ); French

Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, Philips Galle, Hadrianus Junius, 1572

Esther and Ahasuerus (oil on canvas)
XAL167599 Esther and Ahasuerus (oil on canvas) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Defeat of Darius (339-330 BC) by Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) 331 BC (oil
XIR16753 The Defeat of Darius (339-330 BC) by Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) 331 BC (oil on canvas) by Watteau, Francois Louis Joseph (1758-1823); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille, France; French

Merchant from Isfahan Flying, from The Wonders of the Creation and the Curiosities
XIR158679 Merchant from Isfahan Flying, from The Wonders of the Creation and the Curiosities of Existence by Zakariya ibn Muhhamed al-Qazwini (gouache on paper) (detail of 158678) by Islamic School

Ms E-7 fol. 72a Merchant from Isfahan Flying, from The Wonders of the Creation
XIR158678 Ms E-7 fol.72a Merchant from Isfahan Flying, from The Wonders of the Creation and the Curiosities of Existence by Zakariya-ibn Muhammed al-Qazwini (gouache on paper) by Islamic School

Detail of the musicians, from The Reception for the Ambassador of the Grand Moghul
XIR154122 Detail of the musicians, from The Reception for the Ambassador of the Grand Moghul at the Court of the Shah Tahmasp (fresco) by Islamic School, (16th century); Chehel Sotun

Ahmad Shah (b / w photo)
XIR1448900 Ahmad Shah (b/w photo) by Fry, Roger Eliot (1866-1934); Archives Larousse, Paris, France; (add.info.: Ahmad Shuh Qujur (1898-1930) was Shah of Iran (Persia) from 16 July 1909

Revenge of Tomyris, Paulus Pontius, unknown, 1630

Dress of the Ottoman court around 1580, Abraham de Bruyn, Joos de Bosscher, 1581

Dress of Ottomans and Persians around 1580, print maker: Abraham de Bruyn, Joos de Bosscher, 1581

Mistreatment of women of Masistes, Jan Luyken, Jan Claesz ten Hoorn, 1699

A Reception in the Embassy of Teheran, 1830s (w / c on paper)
BAL125302 A Reception in the Embassy of Teheran, 1830s (w/c on paper) by Russian School, (19th century); 37.5x54.7 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Persian Sibyl, Jan Luyken, Timotheus ten Hoorn, 1684

Map of the Persian Empire, Jan Luyken, Cornelis Boutesteyn, Jordaan Luchtmans, 1692

Ms D-212 fol. 28b The Turkish Bath, from Khusrau and Shirin by Elyas Nezami (1140-1209) c
XIR216631 Ms D-212 fol.28b The Turkish Bath, from Khusrau and Shirin by Elyas Nezami (1140-1209) c.1550 (gouache on paper) by Islamic School, (16th century); Institute of Oriental Studies, St

1144404; out of copyright

Portrait of Asker-Khan, Ambassador of Persia, in Paris in 1808, 1809 (oil on canvas)
XIR189697 Portrait of Asker-Khan, Ambassador of Persia, in Paris in 1808, 1809 (oil on canvas) by Davin, Cesarine (nee Mirvault) (1773-1844); 170x133 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Leonidas at Thermopylae, 480 BC, 1814 (oil on canvas)
XIR18913 Leonidas at Thermopylae, 480 BC, 1814 (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 395x531 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Monarch Line Steamer, persian Monarch, on Shore at Torcross, Near
The Monarch Line Steamer, " persian Monarch, " on Shore at Torcross, Near Dartmouth, Uk, 1886

The Persian Envoy Visiting the Shrine Marking the Spot where the Late Czar Alexander II
The Persian Envoy Visiting the Shrine Marking the Spot where the Late Czar Alexander Ii. of Russia was Assassinated at St. Petersburg, 1881

Drug Jar for Persian Philonium; Unknown; Faenza, Italy, Emilia-Romagna, Europe; about 1520 - 1540; Tin-glazed earthenware; Object: H: 36.99 x Diam. [lip]: 12.54 x W [max]: 16.51cm (H: 14 9/16 x Diam)

Cyrus the Great, Founder of the Persian Empire, killed by Thamaris, Queen of the Massagetai; Boucicaut Master Illuminator, French, active about 1390 - 1430; Paris, France

MECCA: PILGRIMAGE, c1900. A caravan of Persian pilgrims on the way to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Stereograph, c1900

SAMARKAND: FESTIVAL, c1870. Festival in Samarkand celebrating the Persian New Year. Photograph, c1870

PERSIA: SUMMER PALACE, 1873. Caserh Kadjar, the summer residence of the Shah of Persia. Wood engraving, English, 1873

PERSIA: TEHRAN PALACE, 1873. The south front of the Persian Shahs palace at Tehran. Wood engraving, English, 1873

AZERBAIJAN: BAKU, 1890. Sketches of people at Baku, Azerbaijan, on the coast of the Caspian Sea. Engraving, English, 1890

PERSIAN FALCONER, 1873. Portrait of a Persian falconer. Engraving, English, 1873

PERSIAN NOBLEWOMAN, 1873. Daughter of a Persian Nobleman. Engraving, English, 1873

MACCABEES, 2ND CENTURY B. C. Maccabees battling Persian soldiers for control of
MACCABEES, 2ND CENTURY B.C. Maccabees battling Persian soldiers for control of the Temple of Jerusalem in 164 B.C. Catalan manuscript illumination, 10th century

TURKMEN BRIDAL PARTY. Bridal procession of Turkmen nomads. The bride is riding the white horse. Painting on silk from Tabriz, northern Persia, late 15th century

INDIA: MUGHAL MANUSCRIPT. A bird design below a list of Persian kings. Indian Mughal manuscript illumination made during the reign of Akbar, mid 16th century

INDIA: BATTLE SCENE. Indian battle that took place before the Muslim conquest of India in the 12th century. Illumination from the Jami al-Tawarikh (Compendium of Chronicles), by Persian historian

MOHAMMAD ALI SHAH QAJAR (1872-1925). Shah of Persia, 1907-09. Photographed 1907

PERSIA: MYTHICAL KING. Kayumars (Gayomart), the worlds first man in the Zoroastrian creation myth, and the first king of the world in Firdausis Shahnama (Book of Kings)

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"Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of Persian History: From Ancient Empires to Modern Marvels" Step into a captivating journey through time as we explore the remarkable heritage of Persia. Delve into the depths of history with a map showcasing the vast expanse of the Ancient Persian Empire, where mighty kings once ruled and civilizations flourished. Witness an awe-inspiring moment as HMS Victorious (R38) gracefully approaches the shimmering waters of the Persian Gulf, symbolizing centuries-old maritime connections that have shaped this region's destiny. Marvel at another conquest on our path – a map depicting King Alexander the Great's empire, which stretched far and wide, leaving an indelible mark on Persia's landscape. Immerse yourself in artistry as you gaze upon "Mithras Killing The Bull, " a Roman fresco from 2nd century A. D. , illustrating ancient mythological tales intertwined with Persian influences. Shift your perspective to modern-day Tehran, Iran's bustling capital city. Behold its elevated skyline from atop Iran Park, offering panoramic views that encapsulate both tradition and progress. Feel your heart race alongside Pheidippides as he runs tirelessly across treacherous terrain in one of history's most legendary feats – his marathon run during Greece-Persian wars. Bear witness to grandeur at "The Coronation of Shah, " capturing a pivotal moment in Iranian history when power was transferred ceremoniously between rulers, shaping dynasties yet to come. Discover elegance personified through a regal black Persian cat – an embodiment of grace and beauty that has captivated hearts throughout generations. Unearth spiritual enlightenment by contemplating Ahura Mazda - Zoroastrianism’s supreme deity who embodies wisdom and light within ancient Persia’s religious beliefs. Relive bravery amidst adversity as you stand beside Ancient Greeks holding steadfastly against overwhelming odds at Thermopylae Pass in 480 BC – their unwavering courage echoing through the annals of time.