Flag of IranIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1531–33

By Sultan Muhammad|Hafiz

"Allegory of Worldly and Otherworldly Drunkenness", Folio from the Divan of Hafiz is a codices Tabriz from Iran created in ca. 1531–33 using opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper measuring Illuminated folio: Painting: H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm) … attributed to Sultan Muhammad|Hafiz — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumOpaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper
DimensionsIlluminated folio: Painting: H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm) W. 5 15/16 in. (15.1 cm) Page: H. 11 3/8 in. (28.9 cm) W. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm) Calligraphic folio: Painting: H. 7 in. (17.8 cm) W. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm) Page: H. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm) W. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm) Mat: H. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm) W. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineJointly owned by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Harvard University; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Cary Welch Jr., 1988
Dateca. 1531–33

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Tabriz, Iran. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses "Allegory of Worldly and Otherworldly Drunkenness", Folio from the Divan of Hafiz?

"Allegory of Worldly and Otherworldly Drunkenness", Folio from the Divan of Hafiz is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Allegory of Worldly and Otherworldly Drunkenness", Folio from the Divan of Hafiz created?

"Allegory of Worldly and Otherworldly Drunkenness", Folio from the Divan of Hafiz dates to ca. 1531–33.

What material is "Allegory of Worldly and Otherworldly Drunkenness", Folio from the Divan of Hafiz made from?

"Allegory of Worldly and Otherworldly Drunkenness", Folio from the Divan of Hafiz is crafted from opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper.

Where does "Allegory of Worldly and Otherworldly Drunkenness", Folio from the Divan of Hafiz originate?

"Allegory of Worldly and Otherworldly Drunkenness", Folio from the Divan of Hafiz originates from Iran.

Is "Allegory of Worldly and Otherworldly Drunkenness", Folio from the Divan of Hafiz in the public domain?

"Allegory of Worldly and Otherworldly Drunkenness", Folio from the Divan of Hafiz is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

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

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