The Knight in the Panther's Skin is a Georgian medieval epic poem, written in the 12th or 13th century by Georgia's national poet Shota Rustaveli. A definitive work of the Georgian Golden Age, the poe
17th-century manuscript of Vepkhistkaosani
Rustaveli presenting Queen Tamar the epic poem, painting by Mihály Zichy. This is one of 35 paintings made by Zichy under an 1881 commission by Georgian intelligentsia. Impressed by the poem, the artist donated all his works to the Georgian people, refusing any payment.
The meeting of Tariel and Avtandil, Mihály Zichy illustration.
Tariel, Avtandil and Pridon looking at the Kajeti fortress, Mihály Zichy illustration.
Mihály Zichy
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Mihály Zichy was a Hungarian painter and graphic artist. He is considered a notable representative of Hungarian romantic painting. He lived and worked primarily in Saint Petersburg and Paris during hi
The Knight in the Panther's Skin
…complexity, it bears to this day "the Georgian vision of the world." History of the work Rustaveli presenting Queen Tamar the epic poem, painting by Mihály Zichy. This is one of 35 paintings made by Zichy under an 1881 commission by Georgian intelligentsia. Impressed by the poem, the artist donated all his works…
Zichy in 1881
"Lovers Embrace", in ink by Mihály Zichy
"Making love" (1911)