Iranian’s work is defined by its parthian sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Drachm (Coin) Portraying King Gotarzes II
Persian; Parthia

Drachma (Coin) Portraying Chosroes I
Sasanian; Persia (now Iran)

Coin Portraying King Sapor II
Sasanian; Persia (now Iran)

Turban Helmet
Eastern Turkey or Western Iran

Drachm (Coin) Portraying King Orodes I
Persian; Parthia

Drachm (Coin) Portraying King Mithridates II the Great of Parthia
Parthian

Drachm (Coin) Portraying King Mithradates IV
Persian; Parthia

Rapture
Shirin Neshat Iranian, born 1957

Statuette of a Striding Figure
Mesopotamian or Iranian

Coin Portraying King Chosroes II
Sasanian; Persia

Drachm (Coin) Portraying King Phraates IV
Persian; Parthia

Freed Iranian Hostage, Tickertape Parade, New York City
Thomas Frederick Arndt American, born 1944

Two American Flags, Freed Iranian Hostage Tickertape Parade, New York City
Thomas Frederick Arndt American, born 1944

Look
Newsha Tavakolian Iranian, born 1981

Youths Standing among Cypress Trees, Ponds, and Flowers
Persia (present day Iran)

Jar
Persian; probably Susa (now Iran)

Beaker
Persian; Tepe Siyalk