"Alexander the Great and Dying Darius", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru
Flag of AfghanistanIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1425

By Hafiz-i Abru

"Alexander the Great and Dying Darius", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru is a codices Herat from Afghanistan created in ca. 1425 using opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on brownish paper measuring 17 x 13in. (43.2 x 33cm) attributed to Hafiz-i Abru — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumOpaque watercolor, silver, and gold on brownish paper
Dimensions17 x 13in. (43.2 x 33cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePurchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1952
Dateca. 1425

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Herat, Afghanistan. Flag of Afghanistan

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses "Alexander the Great and Dying Darius", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru?

"Alexander the Great and Dying Darius", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Alexander the Great and Dying Darius", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru created?

"Alexander the Great and Dying Darius", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru dates to ca. 1425.

What material is "Alexander the Great and Dying Darius", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru made from?

"Alexander the Great and Dying Darius", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru is crafted from opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on brownish paper.

Where does "Alexander the Great and Dying Darius", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru originate?

"Alexander the Great and Dying Darius", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru originates from Afghanistan.

Is "Alexander the Great and Dying Darius", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru in the public domain?

"Alexander the Great and Dying Darius", Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru 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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