Safavid Period 1501 1722 Collection

Rustam kicks back the rock rolled on him by Bahman from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c
5932604 Rustam kicks back the rock rolled on him by Bahman from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c.1590-1600 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School

Book cover belonging to S1986.44.1, Silsilat al-dhahab (Chain of gold) by Jami (died 1492)
5932639 Book cover belonging to S1986.44.1, Silsilat al-dhahab (Chain of gold) by Jami (died 1492); 25.6 x 16.7 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; (add.info.: Book cover)

Book cover, original cover of the manuscript accessioned as: S1986.55.1, Yusuf-u Zulaykha by Jami (d. 1492)
5932677 Book cover, original cover of the manuscript accessioned as: S1986.55.1, Yusuf-u Zulaykha by Jami (d. 1492); 20.3 x 12.9 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Portrait of Majlisi, 1670-80 (opaque w / c on paper)
7271860 Portrait of Majlisi, 1670-80 (opaque w/c on paper) by Iranian School (17th century); 16.3 x 10.2 cm; Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution

A picnic in a garden, 1511-12 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper)
5932593 A picnic in a garden, 1511-12 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 35.1 x 20.9 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

The khaqans daughter arrives at Nushirwans palace from a Shahnama
5932574 The khaqans daughter arrives at Nushirwans palace from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c.1590-1600 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School

Iskandar comforts the dying Darab from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c
5932571 Iskandar comforts the dying Darab from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c.1590-1600 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School

Courtiers with Luhrasp enthroned from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi, , c
5932557 Courtiers with Luhrasp enthroned from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi, , c.1590-1600 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School

Bilqis enthroned from a Khamsa (Quintet), c. 1560 (opaque watercolor
5932555 Bilqis enthroned from a Khamsa (Quintet), c.1560 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 33.3 x 20.8 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Kulliyat (Sa di Complete works), 1515 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper)
5932553 Kulliyat (Sa di Complete works), 1515 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 25 x 15 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Habib al-siyar (Beloved of virtues), 1590-1600 (opaque watercolor, ink
5932545 Habib al-siyar (Beloved of virtues), 1590-1600 (opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 41.3 x 26.6 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

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

Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet), 1550-75 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper)
5932597 Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet), 1550-75 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 30.5 x 17.9 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Hamza and Ali in battle from a Rawzat al-safa, 1571-72 (opaque watercolor
5932651 Hamza and Ali in battle from a Rawzat al-safa, 1571-72 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 41 x 27.1 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Shirin before Shiruya, c. 1600 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper)
5932647 Shirin before Shiruya, c.1600 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 34.5 x 22 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Mihr and Mushtari have blood taken from their arms, c. 1560-70 (opaque watercolor
5932642 Mihr and Mushtari have blood taken from their arms, c.1560-70 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 32.4 x 17.4 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Bahram Gur and the princess in the Black Pavilion, c. 1590 (opaque watercolor, ink
5932634 Bahram Gur and the princess in the Black Pavilion, c.1590 (opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 41.7 x 27.7 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

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

Rustam rescues Bijan from the pit from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c
5932572 Rustam rescues Bijan from the pit from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c.1590-1600 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School

Rustam slays Suhrab from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c. 1590-1600 (ink
5932567 Rustam slays Suhrab from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c.1590-1600 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 32.4 x 20.8 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Bahram Gur and the Princess in the Black Pavilion from a Khamsa (Quintet) by Nizami, c
5932564 Bahram Gur and the Princess in the Black Pavilion from a Khamsa (Quintet) by Nizami, c.1550 (opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper) by Persian School

Luhrasp enthroned from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi, c
5932556 Luhrasp enthroned from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi, c.1590-1600 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 32.5 x 18.8 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Divan (Collected poems), 1550-1600 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper)
5932548 Divan (Collected poems), 1550-1600 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 23.5 x 15.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Battle scene from a Shahnama (Book of kings), 1580 (opaque watercolor
5932710 Battle scene from a Shahnama (Book of kings), 1580 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 30.8 x 20.2 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Amir Khusraw presents a book of poetry to Ala uddin Khalji
5932709 Amir Khusraw presents a book of poetry to Ala uddin Khalji, 1503-04 (Opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper by Afghan School, (16th century); 30.5 x 19.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Inside of a book cover, 1500-30 (paint and leather over paper)
5932685 Inside of a book cover, 1500-30 (paint and leather over paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 33 x 21.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Double page of Makhzan al-asrar (Treasury of secrets), 1577-78 (ink
5932675 Double page of Makhzan al-asrar (Treasury of secrets), 1577-78 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 33.1 x 21 x 2.1 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Nushirvan interviews the intruder to his harem, c. 1600 (opaque watercolor
5932669 Nushirvan interviews the intruder to his harem, c.1600 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper by Persian School, (16th century); 34.7 x 22.2 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

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

A prince hunting, c. 1600 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper)
5932595 A prince hunting, c.1600 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 29.7 x 19.4 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

A man by the edge of a stream, c. 1590-1600 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper)
5932561 A man by the edge of a stream, c.1590-1600 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 29.5 x 20.3 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Folio from a Khamsa: Bahram Gur and the princess in the red pavilion, c
5932529 Folio from a Khamsa: Bahram Gur and the princess in the red pavilion, c.1560 (opaque watercolor, and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 29.5 x 17 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Kay Khusraw prepares to behead Afrasiyab c. 1590-1600 (ink
5932714 Kay Khusraw prepares to behead Afrasiyab c.1590-1600 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 30.5 x 21.3 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Bahram Gur hunts with Azada, from a Khamsa, c. 1580 (ink
5932657 Bahram Gur hunts with Azada, from a Khamsa, c.1580 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper by Persian School, (16th century); 31.1 x 20 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Jesus and the dead dog, c. 1620 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper)
5932644 Jesus and the dead dog, c.1620 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by Persian School, (17th century); 24.8 x 17.1 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

A prince seated in a landscape with attendants, c. 1600 (opaque watercolor
5932594 A prince seated in a landscape with attendants, c.1600 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 29.7 x 19.4 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

The Birth of Rustam from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c. 1590-1600 (ink
5932569 The Birth of Rustam from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c.1590-1600 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 32.3 x 20.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Khusraw sees Shirin bathing from a Khamsa (Quintet), c. 1560 (ink
5932546 Khusraw sees Shirin bathing from a Khamsa (Quintet), c.1560 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 32.7 x 20 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

The King Accidentally Kills a Youth from a Khamsa (Quintet), 1562-63 (opaque watercolor
5932544 The King Accidentally Kills a Youth from a Khamsa (Quintet), 1562-63 (opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 20.7 x 13 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Rustam and his men attack Afrasiyabs palace from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c
5932715 Rustam and his men attack Afrasiyabs palace from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c.1590-1600 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School

Young female, c. 1590-1610 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper)
5932607 Young female, c.1590-1610 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 37.1 x 22.4 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

A party in a garden, 1570 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper)
5932592 A party in a garden, 1570 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 41.2 x 24.2 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Book cover (gilded leather over pasteboard)
5932587 Book cover (gilded leather over pasteboard) by Persian School, (16th century); 30.1 x 53.9 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; Freer Gallery of Art

Bahram Gur and the Princess in the Yellow Pavilion from a Khamsa (Quintet) by Nizami, c
5932563 Bahram Gur and the Princess in the Yellow Pavilion from a Khamsa (Quintet) by Nizami, c.1550 (opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper) by Persian School

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The Safavid period, spanning from 1501 to 1722, was a time of great artistic and cultural achievements in Persia. It was during this era that the famous Shahnama (Book of Kings) gained prominence as a source of inspiration for many artists. One captivating scene depicted in the Shahnama is Rustam's heroic act of kicking back the rock rolled on him by Bahman. This tale symbolizes bravery and resilience, which were highly valued virtues during the Safavid dynasty. Another remarkable artwork from this period is a portrait of Majlisi, created between 1670-1680. This exquisite piece showcases the skillful use of opaque watercolors on paper to capture the essence and personality of an individual. In contrast to portraits, scenes depicting daily life were also popular among Safavid artists. A vivid example is "A Picnic in a Garden" painted in 1511-1512 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper. This artwork portrays people enjoying leisurely activities amidst lush greenery, providing insight into social customs and recreational pursuits at that time. The influence of Shahnama can be seen again with "The Khaqan's Daughter Arrives at Nushirwan's Palace. " This painting captures an important moment from one of its tales - showcasing grandeur and opulence within Persian palaces. Not limited to epic stories alone, other literary works like Sa'di's complete works known as "Kulliyat" also inspired artists during this period. Created in 1515 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper; it exemplifies how literature influenced visual arts throughout history. Religious texts were not forgotten either; "Habib al-siyar, " produced between 1590-1600 using opaque watercolor and ink depicts religious figures illustrating their virtuous qualities through storytelling. Safavid art wasn't solely focused on narratives but also captured the essence of everyday life.