Old World Portraits
Portrait of Naile Hanım
Osman Hamdi Bey
An elegant profile portrait of a woman in a black lace veil, set against a luminous, textured gold ground.
Ornamental Decorative
Pattern-rich and embellished works with visual richness and flourish.
Ornate detail, layered pattern, and rich finish make this look expressive, decorative, and full of flourish.
Pastoral Scenes
Preparing the Palace Feast (Bustān)
Muhammad Murad Samarqandi
An intricate 17th-century Bukhara miniature showing the preparation of a royal feast amidst a lush, gold-accented landscape.
Curated selection
A Royal Picnic on a Terrace
Muhammad Ali
This exquisite 17th-century Persian miniature depicts a refined royal gathering on a terrace, rich with intricate textile patterns and vibrant architectural detail.