"Yusuf is Drawn Up from the Well", Folio from a Yusuf and Zulaikha of Jami
Flag of IranIslamic ArtCodicessecond half 16th century

By Maulana Nur al-Din `Abd al-Rahman Jami

"Yusuf is Drawn Up from the Well", Folio from a Yusuf and Zulaikha of Jami is a codices Shiraz from Iran created in second half 16th century using opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring Painting: Ht. 8 in. (20.3 cm) W. 4 5/8 in… attributed to Maulana Nur al-Din `Abd al-Rahman Jami — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumOpaque watercolor, and gold on paper
DimensionsPainting: Ht. 8 in. (20.3 cm) W. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm) Page: Ht. 9 in. (22.9 cm) W. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm) Mat: Ht. 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm) W. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineCora Timken Burnett Collection of Persian Miniatures and Other Persian Art Objects, Bequest of Cora Timken Burnett, 1956
Datesecond half 16th century

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Shiraz, Iran. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses "Yusuf is Drawn Up from the Well", Folio from a Yusuf and Zulaikha of Jami?

"Yusuf is Drawn Up from the Well", Folio from a Yusuf and Zulaikha of Jami is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Yusuf is Drawn Up from the Well", Folio from a Yusuf and Zulaikha of Jami created?

"Yusuf is Drawn Up from the Well", Folio from a Yusuf and Zulaikha of Jami dates to second half 16th century.

What material is "Yusuf is Drawn Up from the Well", Folio from a Yusuf and Zulaikha of Jami made from?

"Yusuf is Drawn Up from the Well", Folio from a Yusuf and Zulaikha of Jami is crafted from opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

Where does "Yusuf is Drawn Up from the Well", Folio from a Yusuf and Zulaikha of Jami originate?

"Yusuf is Drawn Up from the Well", Folio from a Yusuf and Zulaikha of Jami originates from Iran.

Is "Yusuf is Drawn Up from the Well", Folio from a Yusuf and Zulaikha of Jami in the public domain?

"Yusuf is Drawn Up from the Well", Folio from a Yusuf and Zulaikha of Jami 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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