Untitled
1650
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Untitled is a 1650 paint by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting is a framed rectangle of gold, blue, and black ink on a light background. The center shows flowing, decorative writing in a script that looks like swirling vines. Around it, a border of tiny flowers in soft pinks, greens, and yellows fills the space like a garden. The writing is the main focus, surrounded by careful, repeating patterns that make the whole piece feel balanced. The flowers aren’t realistic—they’re stylized, almost like embroidery. Look up Baroque next to see how this style’s drama and detail compare to other works.
The artwork is an untitled album page created around 1650, featuring calligraphy rendered in opaque watercolour and gold on paper. The piece was originally part of an album acquired from Lieut. Col. Murdoch Smith in Tehran and purchased for £25. Its provenance was documented as part of a 2023 research project in the museum’s Asia Department registers and Central Inventory.
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