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Woman on a throne, addressing a man, with five maids behind him
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Woman on a throne, addressing a man, with five maids behind him

anonymous · 1500 - 1600 · brush; paper; deck paint; gilt paint; gouache (paint)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Shapur Shows Khusrau's Portrait to Shirin // Illustration from the Khamsa of Nizami. A princess on a throne. A man holds a large piece of paper before her. (AK title)

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drawingPersian miniature
Credit lineVrouw op een troon, die een man toespreekt, achter hem vijf dienaressen. 1500 - 1600. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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