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Zulaykha Collection

"Zulaykha: A Tale of Beauty, Desire, and Fate" Step into the enchanting world of Zulaykha, a captivating figure bound by the golden chain of destiny

Background imageZulaykha Collection: Zulaykha bound by the golden chain, c. 1570-80 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper)

Zulaykha bound by the golden chain, c. 1570-80 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper)
5932673 Zulaykha bound by the golden chain, c.1570-80 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 15.2 A-- 9.1 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageZulaykha Collection: Potiphar and Zulaykha enthroned from Yusuf and Zulaykha

Potiphar and Zulaykha enthroned from Yusuf and Zulaykha
5932576 Potiphar and Zulaykha enthroned from Yusuf and Zulaykha, 1575 (opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 28 x 18.8 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Background imageZulaykha Collection: Zulaykhas maids entertain Yusuf in the garden, c. 1575 (opaque watercolor

Zulaykhas maids entertain Yusuf in the garden, c. 1575 (opaque watercolor
5932641 Zulaykhas maids entertain Yusuf in the garden, c.1575 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 28.2 x 18.6 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Background imageZulaykha Collection: Folio from a Yusuf-u Zulaykha by Jami (d. 1492); Sarlawh and text

Folio from a Yusuf-u Zulaykha by Jami (d. 1492); Sarlawh and text
3741803 Folio from a Yusuf-u Zulaykha by Jami (d. 1492); Sarlawh and text, detached manuscript folio, 16th century (ink, opaque watercolour and gold on paper) by Persian School

Background imageZulaykha Collection: Yusuf preaches to Zulaykhas maidens in her garden, folio from a Haft awrang

Yusuf preaches to Zulaykhas maidens in her garden, folio from a Haft awrang
FSG325407 Yusuf preaches to Zulaykhas maidens in her garden, folio from a Haft awrang (Seven thrones) by Jami (d.1492) probably Mashad, Khurasan, Iran, Safavid dynasty, 1556-1565 (ink)

Background imageZulaykha Collection: The Aziz and Zulaykha enter the capital of Egypt and the Egyptians come out to greet them

The Aziz and Zulaykha enter the capital of Egypt and the Egyptians come out to greet them
2657712 The Aziz and Zulaykha enter the capital of Egypt and the Egyptians come out to greet them, illustration from a Haft awrang (Seven thrones) by Jami, Safavid School, 1556-65 (w/c)

Background imageZulaykha Collection: Miniature from Yusuf and Zalikha (Legend of Joseph and Potiphars Wife) by Jami. Artist: Anonymous

Miniature from Yusuf and Zalikha (Legend of Joseph and Potiphars Wife) by Jami. Artist: Anonymous
Miniature from Yusuf and Zalikha (Legend of Joseph and Potiphars Wife) by Jami. Found in the collection of The David Collection

Background imageZulaykha Collection: Picnic. Miniature from Yusuf and Zalikha (Legend of Joseph and Potiphars Wife) by Jami

Picnic. Miniature from Yusuf and Zalikha (Legend of Joseph and Potiphars Wife) by Jami. Artist: Iranian master
Picnic. Miniature from Yusuf and Zalikha (Legend of Joseph and Potiphars Wife) by Jami. Found in the collection of The David Collection

Background imageZulaykha Collection: Yusuf Zulaykha Recto Text Page Persian Verses

Yusuf Zulaykha Recto Text Page Persian Verses
Yusuf and Zulaykha (Recto); Text Page, Persian Verses (Verso), c. 1556-65. Iran, Shiraz or Mashhad, Safavid Period, 16th Century

Background imageZulaykha Collection: Text Page Persian Verses Verso Anthology verses

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

Background imageZulaykha Collection: Yusuf Zulaykha Recto Illustration Text Persian Verses

Yusuf Zulaykha Recto Illustration Text Persian Verses
Yusuf and Zulaykha (Recto); Illustration and Text (Persian Verses) in an Anthology with some verses from Haft Awrang (Seven Thrones) of Jami; The Fifth Throne, c. 1556-65

Background imageZulaykha Collection: dream Zulaykha Amber Album 1670 India Mughal

dream Zulaykha Amber Album 1670 India Mughal
The dream of Zulaykha, from the Amber Album, c. 1670. India, Mughal, 17th century. Opaque watercolor with gold on paper, pink and blue borders decorated with gold foliate motifs

Background imageZulaykha Collection: Page Panj Ganj Abd al-Rahman Jami Persian 1414–1492

Page Panj Ganj Abd al-Rahman Jami Persian 1414–1492
Page from a Panj Ganj of Abd al-Rahman Jami (Persian, 1414-1492), with two Persian masnavis: Yusuf va Zulaykha (Joseph and Zulaykha) and Khirad-nama-i Iskandari, 1603-1607

Background imageZulaykha Collection: Zulaykha palace old woman Joseph Panj Ganj Five Treasures

Zulaykha palace old woman Joseph Panj Ganj Five Treasures
Zulaykha in her palace and as an old woman with Joseph, from a Panj Ganj (Five Treasures) of Abd al-



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"Zulaykha: A Tale of Beauty, Desire, and Fate" Step into the enchanting world of Zulaykha, a captivating figure bound by the golden chain of destiny. Through exquisite artworks like "Zulaykha bound by the golden chain, " we are transported to a time where tales were told through opaque watercolors, ink, and gold on paper. In "Potiphar and Zulaykha enthroned from Yusuf and Zulaykha, " we witness the power dynamics at play as Zulaykha finds herself entangled in a web of desire. Her maids entertain Yusuf in the garden, their vibrant personalities shining through each brushstroke in "Zulaykhas maids entertain Yusuf in the garden. " The intensity of emotions reaches its peak when Egyptian women cut their hands at the sight of Yusuf's beauty. This dramatic scene depicted in "Egyptian women cut their hands at the sight of Yusufs beauty" showcases both admiration and jealousy intertwining within society. Through Jami's masterful storytelling in "Folio from a Yusuf-u Zulaykha, " we delve deeper into this timeless tale. As Yusuf preaches to Zulaykha's maidens in her garden, his words resonate with wisdom and compassion. Witnessing The Aziz and Zulaykha enter Egypt's capital is an awe-inspiring moment captured beautifully on canvas. In this artwork from an unidentified text, we can almost feel the excitement radiating from both characters as Egyptians come out to greet them. Solomon takes center stage as he sits enthroned majestically in "Folio from an unidentified text; Solomon enthroned. " The intricate details created with ink transport us back to ancient times filled with grandeur and opulence. A lighter moment unfolds during a picnic portrayed in miniatures from Jami's "Yusuf and Zalikha.