"Alexander at a Banquet", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami
Flag of AfghanistanIslamic ArtCodicesdated A.H. 931/A.D. 1524–25

By Sultan Muhammad Nur|Nizami (Ilyas Abu Muhammad Nizam al-Din of Ganja)

"Alexander at a Banquet", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami is a codices Herat from present-day Afghanistan created in dated A.H. 931/A.D. 1524–25 using ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper measuring Painting: H. 6 11/16 in. (17 cm) W. 4 1/2… attributed to Sultan Muhammad Nur|Nizami (Ilyas Abu Muhammad Nizam al-Din of Ganja) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper
DimensionsPainting: H. 6 11/16 in. (17 cm) W. 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm) Page: H. 12 1/2 (31.7 cm) W. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm) Mat: H. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm) W. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineGift of Alexander Smith Cochran, 1913
Datedated A.H. 931/A.D. 1524–25

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Herat, present-day Afghanistan. Flag of Afghanistan

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses "Alexander at a Banquet", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami?

"Alexander at a Banquet", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Alexander at a Banquet", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami created?

"Alexander at a Banquet", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami dates to dated A.H. 931/A.D. 1524–25.

What material is "Alexander at a Banquet", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami made from?

"Alexander at a Banquet", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper.

Where does "Alexander at a Banquet", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami originate?

"Alexander at a Banquet", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami originates from present-day Afghanistan.

Is "Alexander at a Banquet", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami in the public domain?

"Alexander at a Banquet", Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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