Persian Miniature Painting of Court Scene. Featuring a central Persian-style miniature painting depicting a royal court scene in a garden, surrounded by an elaborate light blue border with delicate floral and animal motifs. Framed.

Overall Size: 33 3/4 x 43 1/2 in.
Sight Size: 29 1/2 x 39 1/2 in.

Persian miniature paintings are a highly detailed and colorful form of manuscript illustration that flourished in Iran from the 13th through the 17th centuries, particularly during the Timurid and Safavid periods. Characterized by intricate brushwork, vivid colors, and elaborate patterns, these miniatures often depict scenes from epic poetry, historical chronicles, court life, and religious or mythological narratives. Despite their small scale, Persian miniatures are notable for their precise attention to detail, complex compositions, and careful use of perspective, often combining multiple viewpoints within a single scene. The art form reflects a synthesis of literary, artistic, and cultural traditions, with influences from earlier Islamic art, Chinese painting, and local Persian styles, and it played a central role in preserving and transmitting Persian literature and history through beautifully illustrated manuscripts.

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