"Shaikh San'an and the Christian Maiden", Folio 22v from a Mantiq al-Tair (Language of the Birds)
Flag of IranIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1600

By Farid al-Din `Attar

"Shaikh San'an and the Christian Maiden", Folio 22v from a Mantiq al-Tair (Language of the Birds) is a codices Isfahan from Iran created in ca. 1600 using opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper measuring Painting: H. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm) W. 4 1/2… attributed to Farid al-Din `Attar — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumOpaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper
DimensionsPainting: H. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm) W. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm) Page: H. 12 7/8 in. (32.7 cm) W. 8 5/16 in. (21.1 cm) Mat: H. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm) W. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineFletcher Fund, 1963
Dateca. 1600

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Isfahan, Iran. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses "Shaikh San'an and the Christian Maiden", Folio 22v from a Mantiq al-Tair (Language of the Birds)?

"Shaikh San'an and the Christian Maiden", Folio 22v from a Mantiq al-Tair (Language of the Birds) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Shaikh San'an and the Christian Maiden", Folio 22v from a Mantiq al-Tair (Language of the Birds) created?

"Shaikh San'an and the Christian Maiden", Folio 22v from a Mantiq al-Tair (Language of the Birds) dates to ca. 1600.

What material is "Shaikh San'an and the Christian Maiden", Folio 22v from a Mantiq al-Tair (Language of the Birds) made from?

"Shaikh San'an and the Christian Maiden", Folio 22v from a Mantiq al-Tair (Language of the Birds) is crafted from opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper.

Where does "Shaikh San'an and the Christian Maiden", Folio 22v from a Mantiq al-Tair (Language of the Birds) originate?

"Shaikh San'an and the Christian Maiden", Folio 22v from a Mantiq al-Tair (Language of the Birds) originates from Iran.

Is "Shaikh San'an and the Christian Maiden", Folio 22v from a Mantiq al-Tair (Language of the Birds) in the public domain?

"Shaikh San'an and the Christian Maiden", Folio 22v from a Mantiq al-Tair (Language of the Birds) 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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