Nastaliq Collection

Colonel James Skinner holding a Regimental Durbar, 1827.Watercolour with gouache on European paper by Ghulam Ali Khan (fl 1817-1855), 1827.Inscribed in Nastaliq script lower left

Nasta liq Calligraphy, First Half of 16th cen Creator: Mir Ali Haravi (Heravi)
Nasta liq Calligraphy, First Half of 16th Century. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Single Leaf of Two Young Men Riding a White Elephant, early 11th century AH/AD 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Single Leaf of Two Young Men Riding a White Elephant, early 11th century AH/AD 17th century. The seated man is being served wine

Mounted warriors, leaf from a Shahnama, 741 AH/AD 1341. Creator: Unknown
Mounted warriors, leaf from a Shahnama, 741 AH/AD 1341. Page from a dispersed illustrated and illuminated manuscript of Firdawsi's Shahnamah (Book of kings)

Single Leaf of a Portrait of Shahriyar, 11th century AH/AD 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Single Leaf of a Portrait of Shahriyar, 11th century AH/AD 17th century. This Mughal drawing is of a young man, identified by the inscription as Shahriyar

Youth Dressed in Green, between 1600 and 1650. Creator: Unknown
Youth Dressed in Green, between 1600 and 1650

Raksh Saves Rustam from a Lioness, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), c1500. Creator: Unknown
Raksh Saves Rustam from a Lioness, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), c1500

Battle Between Iranians and Turanians, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1562-83

Shah Jahan on a Terrace, Holding a Pendant Set With His Portrait, Folio... 1627-28
Shah Jahan on a Terrace, Holding a Pendant Set With His Portrait, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: 1627-28; verso: ca. 1530-50

Calligraphy panel, 19th century or earlier (ink on paper)
909572 Calligraphy panel, 19th century or earlier (ink on paper) by Iranian School; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Page of Shikasta Nasta liq Calligraphy with Floral Margins, Zand dynasty (1750-1794), 1767

Page from a manuscript in Nasta liq with an illuminated border, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722), 16th century

Jahangir Giving Books to Shaykhs; from the St. Petersburg Album, Mughal dynasty, c1620
Jahangir Giving Books to Shaykhs; from the St. Petersburg Album, Mughal dynasty, ca. 1620; borders mid-18th century; calligraphy AH 1020 (1611-12). Attributed to Lalchand

Khatamkari calligraphic frame, Qajar Iran, c. 1900 (wood, brass, bone
1775682 Khatamkari calligraphic frame, Qajar Iran, c.1900 (wood, brass, bone, mother-of-pearl & ivory) by Shirazi, Muhammad Husayn (fl.c.1862-98)

Nasta liq Quatrain calligraphy panel, 1607 (pen & ink, w / c and gold on paper)
653629 Nasta liq Quatrain calligraphy panel, 1607 (pen & ink, w/c and gold on paper) by Hassani, Mir Emad (1554-1615); 20.3x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration from a Safavid Shahnama: Alexander, in the disguise of an envoy
1199649 Illustration from a Safavid Shahnama: Alexander, in the disguise of an envoy, is recognized by Queen Nushaba, Shiraz, Iran, 1650-1700 (pigment & gold on paper) by Persian School

Calligraphic quatrain (ink & gold on paper)
909479 Calligraphic quatrain (ink & gold on paper) by Al-Hassani, Imad (17th century); 15.3x8.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Nasta liq quatrain, 1606-7 (ink on paper)
909472 Nasta liq quatrain, 1606-7 (ink on paper) by Abbasi, Riza-i (c.1565-1635); 17.5x10.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Calligraphy, late 16th century (ink on paper)
909219 Calligraphy, late 16th century (ink on paper) by Hassani, Mir Emad (1554-1615); 40.3x28.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Portrait of Itimad Al-dawla (w / c, ink & gold on paper)
2956973 Portrait of Itimad Al-dawla (w/c, ink & gold on paper) by Balchand (fl.c.1596-1640) (attr. to); 38.1x25.9 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

The Arab Berates His Guests, illustration from the Haftawrang (Seven Thrones
2657713 The Arab Berates His Guests, illustration from the Haftawrang (Seven Thrones) by Jallil (d. 1492), by Jami, Safavid Period, 1556-1565 (w/c, ink and gold on paper) by Persian School

Fettered Camel and Keeper, Safavid Period (opaque watercolour, ink and gold on paper)
2657711 Fettered Camel and Keeper, Safavid Period (opaque watercolour, ink and gold on paper) by Persian School, (15th century); 11.5x14.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

The Aziz and Zulaykha enter the capital of Egypt and the Egyptians come out to greet them
2657712 The Aziz and Zulaykha enter the capital of Egypt and the Egyptians come out to greet them, illustration from a Haft awrang (Seven thrones) by Jami, Safavid School, 1556-65 (w/c)

Calligraphic panel, Iranian, Indian or Turkish, 16th-19th century (ink on paper)
909580 Calligraphic panel, Iranian, Indian or Turkish, 16th-19th century (ink on paper) by Islamic School; 30.7x22.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; out of copyright

Nasta liq quatrain (ink & gold on paper)
909480 Nasta liq quatrain (ink & gold on paper) by Abbasi, Riza-i (c.1565-1635); 15.4x7.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Nasta liq quatrain, dated 16th century (ink on paper)
909488 Nasta liq quatrain, dated 16th century (ink on paper) by Al-Hassani, Imad (17th century); 13x6.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Camel and keeper, Safavid Period, 1556-57 (ink, opaque w / c & gold on paper)
2657710 Camel and keeper, Safavid Period, 1556-57 (ink, opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Shaykh Muhammad (d.1588); 10.9x13.2 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Calligraphic panel, 1666-67 (gouache & gold on paper)
1631863 Calligraphic panel, 1666-67 (gouache & gold on paper) by Al-Katib, Ali (fl.1666); 32.2x20.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Comprising a nasta liq quatrain outlined in black)

Qajar calligraphy (ink on paper)
909470 Qajar calligraphy (ink on paper) by Iranian School, (19th century); 9x17.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Iranian, out of copyright

Visit to a Dervish, 1560-61 (gouache & gold on paper)
3479634 Visit to a Dervish, 1560-61 (gouache & gold on paper) by Muzahhib, Mahmud (fl.1560); 35.4x23.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bukhara)

Four portraits from the St. Petersburg Album, c. 1650-60 (w / c, ink & gold on paper)
2956981 Four portraits from the St. Petersburg Album, c.1650-60 (w/c, ink & gold on paper) by al-Hasani, Imad (d.1615) & Sadiq, Muhammad (18th century); 47.3x32.3 cm; Arthur M

Ali and Aisha at the Battle of the Camel, folio from a Rawdat al-safa
2657716 Ali and Aisha at the Battle of the Camel, folio from a Rawdat al-safa (Garden of felicity) by Mirkhwand, Safavid Period, 1571-72 (w/c)

Bandits attack the caravan of Aynie and Ria, illustration from the Haft awrang
2657715 Bandits attack the caravan of Aynie and Ria, illustration from the Haft awrang (Seven thrones) by Jami, Safavid Period, 1556-65 (w/c, ink & gold on paper) by al-Daylami

Calligraphy, c. 1600 (ink on paper)
909477 Calligraphy, c.1600 (ink on paper) by Al-Hassani, Imad (17th century); 17.5x9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Calligraphic panel mashq (ink on paper)
909222 Calligraphic panel mashq (ink on paper) by Esfahani, Mirza Gholam-Reza (fl.1878); 35.3x24.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Iranian, out of copyright

Calligraphic manuscript (ink on card)
909217 Calligraphic manuscript (ink on card) by Persian School, (17th century); each folio 29.5x19.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Lamp Stand, Iran, A. H. 1027-29 / A. D 1617-18. Creator: Unknown
Lamp Stand, Iran, A.H. 1027-29/A.D 1617-18. Safavid lamp stand with verses in Persian nasta liq script from Sa`dis " The Moth and the Candle"

Calligraphy Painting, Iran, ca. 1860. Creator: Ismail Jalayir
Calligraphy Painting, Iran, ca. 1860. Poem in nastaliq script celebrating Nasir al-Din Shah Qajar, the fourth ruler of the Qajar dynasty (reigned 1848-96)

Engraved Lamp Stand with a Cylindrical Body, Iran, second half 16th century. Safavid lamp stand with inscriptions in Persian nasta liq script

Page of Calligraphy, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Page of Calligraphy, 16th century

Three Trees of India, Folio from a Baburnama (Autobiography of Babur), late 16th century

Portrait of Emperor Jahangir, ca. 1615-20. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Emperor Jahangir, ca. 1615-20

Asvatthama Fires the Narayana Weapon (Cosmic Fire) at the Pandavas, Folio... ca. 1616-17
Asvatthama Fires the Narayana Weapon (Cosmic Fire) at the Pandavas, Folio from a Razmnama, ca. 1616-17

Portrait of a Youth, second half 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Youth, second half 16th century

Folio from a Manuscript by Mir Ali Shir Nava i, early 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Folio from a Manuscript by Mir Ali Shir Nava i, early 16th century

Sonnet from a Lover to the Beloved, Folio from a Manuscript of Poetry, early 16th century

Young Lovers Embracing, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Young Lovers Embracing, 16th century

A Dervish, late 16th-early 17th century. Creator: Unknown
A Dervish, late 16th-early 17th century

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"Nastaliq: The Artistic Elegance of Persian Calligraphy" In the world of calligraphy, Nastaliq stands as a testament to the exquisite beauty and artistic finesse that has captivated generations. From Colonel James Skinner holding a Regimental Durbar to Shah Jahan on a Terrace, Holding a Pendant Set With His Portrait, this script has adorned numerous historical masterpieces. Dating back to the Safavid dynasty in 1501-1722, Nasta liq Script became an integral part of Persian culture. Its delicate strokes and flowing curves brought life to Poetry Fragments written during this era. As time progressed, the Zand dynasty (1750-1794) embraced Nasta liq's allure by incorporating it into pages of Shikasta Nasta liq Calligraphy with Floral Margins. The Safavid dynasty further elevated Nastaliq's prominence through their manuscripts. A Page from a manuscript in Nasta liq with an illuminated border showcased not only its visual appeal but also its ability to enhance storytelling. Jahangir Giving Books to Shaykhs; from the St. Petersburg Album depicted how this script was revered even by Mughal rulers like Jahangir. Nastaliq's influence extended beyond paper and ink as seen in Khatamkari calligraphic frame from Qajar Iran circa 1900 made out of wood, brass, and bone materials. This exemplified how diverse mediums could be transformed into works of art using this unique script. Quatrains played a significant role in showcasing the versatility throughout history. Whether it was the intricate details displayed in an Illustration from a Safavid Shahnama or the mesmerizing blend of ink & gold on paper found in Calligraphic quatrain panels - each piece spoke volumes about the skillful mastery behind every stroke. From its origins centuries ago until today, Nastaliq continues to captivate the hearts of art enthusiasts worldwide.