Nizami

1141–1209

Born in Ganja; died in Ganja.

"Farhad Carves a Milk Channel for Shirin", Folio 74 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja, dated 931 AH/1524–25 CE

In the collection: 2 worksDated 1524–1525
Mostly: Codices
Courtesy of: The Met

Walk the Nizami gallery

The works

"Farhad Carves a Milk Channel for Shirin", Folio 74 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja

Nizami, dated 931 AH/1524–25 CE

"Laila and Majnun in School", Folio 129 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami of Ganja

Nizami, dated 931 AH/1524–25 CE