Shapur Revealing the Portrait of Khusrau to Princess Shirin Illustration from Khamsa of Nizami | Classical Persian Miniature Reproduction

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Important Information for Buyers
1.Fine Art Prints ship from the USA within 3–6 business days.
Starting size: 19.3 × 12.2 inches (490 × 310 mm)
2.Original artwork processing time: 2–3 weeks, plus approximately 1 week shipping.
Size: 19.3 × 12.2 inches (490 × 310 mm)
This is a made-to-order piece, and we kindly encourage customers to contact us before placing an order. This allows us to confirm availability, provide an accurate timeline, and accommodate any customization requests.

Frames and mats shown in the images are for presentation purposes only — the artwork is sold unframed and unmatted unless custom framing is requested and confirmed. We are pleased to offer a bespoke framing service, allowing buyers to choose from a curated selection of styles, materials, and finishes. Please contact us to discuss framing options.

(Unframed, this artwork measures approximately 310 mm in height and 490 mm in width, or 12.2 × 19.3 inches. Customizations in size, color balance, and presentation are welcome to ensure the piece perfectly complements your space.)

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Shapur Revealing the Portrait of Khusrau to Princess Shirin

Illustration from the Khamsa of Nizami – Classical Persian Miniature Reproduction

This artwork is an exclusive reproduction inspired by a celebrating Persian miniature illustrating one of the most poetic and pivotal moments from Nizami’s Khamsa.

The scene depicts Shapur, the wise and eloquent companion of Prince Khusrau, revealing his portrait to Princess Shirin. Through this symbolic act, love is awakened not by physical presence, but through image, imagination, and destiny — a central theme in Persian romantic literature.

Set within a lush garden and courtly environment, the composition unfolds with refined elegance: attendants in quiet motion, flowering trees, architectural elements, and a carefully balanced spatial rhythm. Shirin’s contemplative gaze upon the portrait captures the exact moment where admiration transforms into longing — a moment charged with emotional and literary depth.

Rooted in the classical tradition of Persian miniature painting, this composition reflects the manuscript aesthetic in which storytelling is shaped through delicate line work, luminous color, and intricate ornamentation. The scene does not merely illustrate a narrative — it visualizes poetry itself, transforming verse into image.

This reproduces the spirit of the original tradition, offering a timeless visual meditation on love, fate, and refined courtly culture.

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Materials & Techniques
• Materials: Specially polished handcrafted mulberry silk paper, prepared using traditional methods and finished to a smooth, luminous surface; archival pigment inks.
• Techniques: Museum-quality fine art reproduction, preserving original line precision, ornamental richness, and tonal harmony characteristic of classical Persian miniatures.
• Dimensions: 490 × 310 mm (19.3 × 12.2 inches).

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“Shapur Revealing the Portrait of Khusrau to Princess Shirin” is a tribute to literary romance, artistic refinement, and the enduring legacy of Persian visual culture.

Created for collectors, lovers of Oriental art, and those who seek meaning beyond decoration, this piece brings history, poetry, and quiet splendor into the space it inhabits.

A distinguished addition to any fine art collection and a lasting homage to the timeless language of Persian art.

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