Museum of painting behind the glass: a treasure of Iranian art
Museum of painting behind the glass in Tehran is a historical house with Qajar architecture dedicated to displaying the works of painting behind the glass. This museum was opened in 1377 and contains 310 works of prominent artists of this field of art.
The works of this museum include religious paintings, landscapes, portraits, and illustrations of the Shahnameh. The oldest work of this museum belongs to the Safavid period and the newest one to the contemporary era.
Glass painting is an authentic Iranian art that dates back to the Safavid period. In this art, painting is done on glass with oil paints. The subjects of painting behind the glass are very diverse and include religious, historical, literary, and landscape subjects.
The Glass Painting Museum is a good place to learn about this authentic Iranian art. Visiting this museum will be a pleasant experience for art and history lovers.
