Portrait of Saru Taqi. Attributed to Mu’in Musavvir (or his school), Iran, before 1645, Muin Musavvir, before 1645

Attributed to mu’in musavvir (or his school) (iran, active c. 1635–1697), portrait of the “pillar of the state,” the grand vizier saru taqi, before 1645. Tempera or gouache, possibly on paper, 7 7⁄8 × 4 3⁄16 in. Gift of the estate of marion b. Pierstorff, 2005. 97. Date: before 1645.