About the creation

Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami (Iskandarnama) (M.73.5.590): Iskandar Finds Khizr and Ilyas at the Fountain of Immortality

Artist name: Unknown artist

El-Khadr and Elijah sit next to the fountain of immortality, while their horses wait on the side. Alexander approaches from the rear on horseback, accompanied by his servant.

Technique: Illuminated manuscript

Location: LACMA, Los Angeles

Date: 1485

Dimensions: 22.54 x 15.24