Title

Nezami

Caption

Nezami (Elyas Yusof Nezami Ganjavi b.c.1141-1203/17) Persian poet, recounting the history of Alexander the Great. 18th century Persian manuscript of episodes in his life. The legend of Alexander was endlessly recounted in Islamic art and literature from southern Russia to the gates of India.

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP07099_390003428

License type

Rights managed

Available size

28,2Mb (2,3Mb) / 9,3in x 11,8in / 2784 x 3543 (300dpi)