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Young Lovers Embracing

16th century
Not on view
This album page consists of cut‑out panels of calligraphy in nasta'liq script alternating with panels of illumination, all surrounding a drawing of an amorous couple. The delicacy with which the lovers are rendered makes for an unusually sensual image. The drawing is surrounded by lyrical and mystical verses, integrating the page into a cohesive whole.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Young Lovers Embracing
  • Date: 16th century
  • Geography: Attributed to Iran, Qazvin
  • Medium: Watercolor, opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper
  • Dimensions: Overall:
    H. 14 5/16 in. (36.4 cm)
    W. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm)
    Dimensions of decorated leaf:
    H. 8 9/16 in. (21.8 cm)
    W/ 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm)
    Dimensions of drawing:
    H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
    W. 2 3/16 in. (5.5 cm)
  • Classification: Codices
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Elizabeth S. Ettinghausen Gift, in memory of Richard Ettinghausen, 1990
  • Object Number: 1990.51
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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