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Muraqqa
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A Muraqqa is an album in book form containing Islamic miniature paintings and specimens of Islamic calligraphy, normally from several different sources, and perhaps other matter. The album was popular
Youth kneeling and holding out a wine-cup. Safavid period, early 17th century. Isfahan School. Ink and color wash on paper. Freer Sackler Gallery F1928.10.
Youth kneeling and holding out a wine-cup. Safavid period, early 17th century. Isfahan School. Ink and color wash on paper. Freer Sackler Gallery F192
Some verses in Persian written in the Nasta'liq script, probably always a single page meant for a muraqqa; 16–17th century.
Some verses in Persian written in the Nasta'liq script, probably always a single page meant for a muraqqa; 16–17th century.
A Young Lady Reclining After a Bath, Herat 1590s, a single miniature for the muraqqa market
A Young Lady Reclining After a Bath, Herat 1590s, a single miniature for the muraqqa market
15th century portrait of Mehmet II (1432-1481), showing Italian influence
15th century portrait of Mehmet II (1432-1481), showing Italian influence
Reza Abbasi
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Reza Abbasi, also known as Agha Reza, was the leading Persian miniaturist of the Isfahan School during the later Safavid period, spending most of his career working for Shah Abbas I. He is considered
Posthumous portrait of Reza Abbasi by his student Mo'en Mosavver. Created in Isfahan on 19 April 1676
Posthumous portrait of Reza Abbasi by his student Mo'en Mosavver. Created in Isfahan on 19 April 1676
Youth reading, 1625–26
Youth reading, 1625–26
Reclining woman, 1595
Reclining woman, 1595
Two Lovers, 1630
Two Lovers, 1630