"Portrait of the Russian Ambassador, Prince Andrey Priklonskiy", Folio from the Davis Album
Flag of IranIslamic ArtCodicesA.H. 1048/A.D. 1673–74

By 'Ali Quli Jabbadar

"Portrait of the Russian Ambassador, Prince Andrey Priklonskiy", Folio from the Davis Album is a codices from Iran created in A.H. 1048/A.D. 1673–74 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring Page: Ht. 13 1/8 in. (33.3 cm) W. 8 1/4 in. (21… attributed to 'Ali Quli Jabbadar — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
DimensionsPage: Ht. 13 1/8 in. (33.3 cm) W. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm) Painting with out border: Ht. 6 in. (15.2 cm) W. 4 in. (10.2 cm) Painting with brown frame border: Ht. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm) W. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineTheodore M. Davis Collection, Bequest of Theodore M. Davis, 1915
DateA.H. 1048/A.D. 1673–74

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Iran. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses "Portrait of the Russian Ambassador, Prince Andrey Priklonskiy", Folio from the Davis Album?

"Portrait of the Russian Ambassador, Prince Andrey Priklonskiy", Folio from the Davis Album is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Portrait of the Russian Ambassador, Prince Andrey Priklonskiy", Folio from the Davis Album created?

"Portrait of the Russian Ambassador, Prince Andrey Priklonskiy", Folio from the Davis Album dates to A.H. 1048/A.D. 1673–74.

What material is "Portrait of the Russian Ambassador, Prince Andrey Priklonskiy", Folio from the Davis Album made from?

"Portrait of the Russian Ambassador, Prince Andrey Priklonskiy", Folio from the Davis Album is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

Where does "Portrait of the Russian Ambassador, Prince Andrey Priklonskiy", Folio from the Davis Album originate?

"Portrait of the Russian Ambassador, Prince Andrey Priklonskiy", Folio from the Davis Album originates from Iran.

Is "Portrait of the Russian Ambassador, Prince Andrey Priklonskiy", Folio from the Davis Album in the public domain?

"Portrait of the Russian Ambassador, Prince Andrey Priklonskiy", Folio from the Davis Album 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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