Islamic ArtCodicesca. 1585Lion at Rest is a codices from India created in ca. 1585 using ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper measuring Painting: 8 x 6in. (20.3 x 15.2cm) Folio: 15 x 10 1/4in… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Painting: 8 x 6in. (20.3 x 15.2cm) Folio: 15 x 10 1/4in. (38.1 x 26cm) Mat: 19 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. (48.9 x 36.2 cm) Frame: 20 1/4 x 15 1/4 in. (51.4 x 38.7 cm) |
| Classification | Codices |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | The Alice and Nasli Heeramaneck Collection, Gift of Alice Heeramaneck, 1985 |
| Date | ca. 1585 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: India. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Lion at Rest?
Lion at Rest is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Lion at Rest created?
Lion at Rest dates to ca. 1585.
What material is Lion at Rest made from?
Lion at Rest is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper.
Where does Lion at Rest originate?
Lion at Rest originates from India.
Is Lion at Rest in the public domain?
Lion at Rest is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026