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During and following the era of Shah Abbas I, Isfahan evolved into the foremost city within the Islamic territory of Iran, influenced by significant events such as the capital's relocation, the resettlement of several thousand Armenians into Isfahan's western region, and the burgeoning interactions with Europeans. A thriving capital emerged, graced by the construction of majestic edifices like mosques, palaces, bridges, and residences. Hence, the Safavid-era historical homes in New Jolfa of Isfahan command attention for scholarly inquiry and meticulous study, especially due to their elaborate decorations, which are a testament to the European influence and the era's architectural flair, accentuated by the advent of foreign painters. A prevalent motif in the decorative artwork of these edifices is the palpable impact of European, particularly French, painting styles, notably perceived across numerous historic domiciles. The Sokias Residence, amongst New Jolfa's notable landmarks, showcases an array of the finest French-style embellishments, inclusive of distinct paintings that hint at the probable inception of European painting techniques in Safavid Isfahan. The focal point of this article rests on the Sokias House's adornments and paintings, providing an exhaustive exploration and categorization of its historical adornments. The research endeavors to draw connections with the pan-European influence on Safavid-era art, with a special emphasis on the correlations with the creations of the seventeenth-century French artist, Francis Mazut. In light of limited access to related library resources, this study relies on an extensive review of literature, articles, and documents pertaining to Isfahan's Jolfa neighborhood's architectural ornamentation and the imprint of European artistry on Safavid paintings. The discussion also integrates firsthand experiences accrued through site visits, precise observations, and photography of the Sokias historical abode, all synthesized through a meld of analytical, descriptive, historical, and comparative research techniques.
Keywords: Isfahan's Julfa, Sokias houses, eroupian Mural paintings, Armenians Mural paintings, Iranian Architecture, Eṣfahān school of Mural painings, Francis Mazut
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