Ferdowsi Collection (page 2)

Kay Khosrow Crosses the Sea of Zareh on His Way to China, a scene from the... about 1550
Kay Khosrow Crosses the Sea of Zareh on His Way to China, a scene from the Shahnama of Firdausi, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722), about 1550

The Shahnamah of Firdausi, Mughal dynasty, late 18th century. Creator: Unknown
The Shahnamah of Firdausi, Mughal dynasty, late 18th century

Battle Scene, illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings)
CH15825 Battle Scene, illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings), by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c.934-c.1020) by Indian School; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

A Sultan and his Court, illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings)
XIR177168 A Sultan and his Court, illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings), by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c.934-c.1020) c.1330 (gouache on paper) by Persian School

A Reception at the Royal Court of Kabul, from Firdawsis Shahnama (vellum)
LRI615985 A Reception at the Royal Court of Kabul, from Firdawsis Shahnama (vellum) by Persian School; Musee Conde, Chantilly

Rustem Slays the Dragon, c. 1500-1540s (gouache and gold paint on buff paper)
1196979 Rustem Slays the Dragon, c.1500-1540s (gouache and gold paint on buff paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 26.5x17; 47x31.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian

Kay Kavus courts Sudaba, the King of Hamaverans daughter, c
5932640 Kay Kavus courts Sudaba, the King of Hamaverans daughter, c.1480 (ink and opaque watercolor on paper) by Islamic School, (15th century); 32.3 x 24.8 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Zal climbs to reach Rudaba from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c
5932575 Zal climbs to reach Rudaba from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c.1440 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (15th century); 25.6 x 17.2 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

The khaqans daughter arrives at Nushirwans palace from a Shahnama
5932574 The khaqans daughter arrives at Nushirwans palace from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c.1590-1600 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School

Iskandar comforts the dying Darab from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c
5932571 Iskandar comforts the dying Darab from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c.1590-1600 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School

Nobleman on horse and man on ground, c. 1450 (opaque w / c on paper)
874202 Nobleman on horse and man on ground, c.1450 (opaque w/c on paper) by Indian School, (15th century); 19.6 x13.7 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: From the Shahnameh)

Rustam lassos the Khaqan of China and pulls him from his elephant, c
874197 Rustam lassos the Khaqan of China and pulls him from his elephant, c.1450 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (15th century); 19.7 x19.1 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Rustam catches his horse Rakhsh, c. 1480 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874195 Rustam catches his horse Rakhsh, c.1480 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (15th century); 25.7 x16.4 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Rustam)

Page from the Demotte manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings)
BOO181753 Page from the Demotte manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings), by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c.934-c.1020) from Tabriz, c.1335 (opaque w/c, ink and gold on paper) by Persian School

Rostam asleep, near his horse and a slaughtered leopard
LRI3725853 Rostam asleep, near his horse and a slaughtered leopard, from a manuscript of the Shahnameh, by Firdawsi (gouache on paper) by Persian School; Biblioteca Nazionale, Naples

Illustration from a Safavid Shahnama: Alexander, in the disguise of an envoy
1199649 Illustration from a Safavid Shahnama: Alexander, in the disguise of an envoy, is recognized by Queen Nushaba, Shiraz, Iran, 1650-1700 (pigment & gold on paper) by Persian School

Mihrab Hears of Rudabehs Folly, c. 1500-1540s (w / c & gilt on paper)
1196766 Mihrab Hears of Rudabehs Folly, c.1500-1540s (w/c & gilt on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 47x31.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Rustam catches his horse Rakhsh (ink, opaque watercolor on paper)
5932666 Rustam catches his horse Rakhsh (ink, opaque watercolor on paper) by Persian School, (15th century); 33.9 x 25.1 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Folio from a Shahnama, c. 1600 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper)
5932648 Folio from a Shahnama, c.1600 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 34.5 x 22 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Rustam rescues Bijan from the pit from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c
5932572 Rustam rescues Bijan from the pit from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c.1590-1600 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School

Rustam slays Suhrab from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c. 1590-1600 (ink
5932567 Rustam slays Suhrab from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c.1590-1600 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 32.4 x 20.8 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Battle scene from a Shahnama (Book of kings), 1580 (opaque watercolor
5932710 Battle scene from a Shahnama (Book of kings), 1580 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 30.8 x 20.2 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

A reclining woman surrounded by attendants, 1450-75 (ink
5932625 A reclining woman surrounded by attendants, 1450-75 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Indian School, (15th century); 31.6 x 27.6 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Regret in the Simorghs Den, illustration from the Shahnama
CZA228910 Regret in the Simorghs Den, illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c.934-c.1020) 1619 (gouache on paper) by Persian School

Illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) by Abu
CZA228907 Illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c.934-c.1020) 1619 (gouache on paper) by Persian School, (17th century); 38.5x25 cm; Czartoryski Museum

Rakhsh fights the lion to protect Rustam, c. 1610 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874390 Rakhsh fights the lion to protect Rustam, c.1610 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 20.4 x11.7 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Rustam)

A prince receives a man with a book, from the Shahnama by Firdousi, c
874263 A prince receives a man with a book, from the Shahnama by Firdousi, c.1595 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (16th century); 5.3 x8.4 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Horseman chases a leogriff, c. 1450 (opaque w / c on paper)
874204 Horseman chases a leogriff, c.1450 (opaque w/c on paper) by Indian School, (15th century); 19.7 x14 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: From the Shahnameh, or Book of Kings)

Rustam lassoes the Khaqan of China and drags him from his white elephant, c
874436 Rustam lassoes the Khaqan of China and drags him from his white elephant, c.1790 (opaque watercolor and gold) by Indian School, (18th century); 25.7 x14.3 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

A warrior with a sword slays an unarmed opponent, c. 1620 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874216 A warrior with a sword slays an unarmed opponent, c.1620 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 15.5 x12.4 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Kay Khusrau besieges the castle of Bahman, c. 1475 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874208 Kay Khusrau besieges the castle of Bahman, c.1475 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (15th century); 24.2 x16 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Kay Khusrau)

Nobleman on horse and man on ground, c. 1450 (opaque w / c on paper)
874201 Nobleman on horse and man on ground, c.1450 (opaque w/c on paper) by Indian School, (15th century); 19.6 x13.7 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: From the Shahnameh)

Rustam defeating Afrasiyab, from a Shahnama, Mughal dynasty (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
FSG325509 Rustam defeating Afrasiyab, from a Shahnama, Mughal dynasty (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 38.5x25.4 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Battle between Feradin and Zahaki, illustration from the Shahnama
CZA228765 Battle between Feradin and Zahaki, illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c.934-c.1020) 1619 (gouache on paper) by Persian School

Sindukht Comes to Sam Bearing Gifts, c. 1500-1540s (w / c & gilt on paper)
1196765 Sindukht Comes to Sam Bearing Gifts, c.1500-1540s (w/c & gilt on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 47x31.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

The White Demon carrying off the sleeping Rustam, illustration from the Shahnama
STC153441 The White Demon carrying off the sleeping Rustam, illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings), by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c.934-c.1020), the Large Clive Album by Indian School

The Birth of Rustam from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c. 1590-1600 (ink
5932569 The Birth of Rustam from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c.1590-1600 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 32.3 x 20.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Rustam and his men attack Afrasiyabs palace from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c
5932715 Rustam and his men attack Afrasiyabs palace from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c.1590-1600 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School

Khusraw and Shirin share a drink, from the Shahnama by Firdousi, c
874262 Khusraw and Shirin share a drink, from the Shahnama by Firdousi, c.1595 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (16th century); 5.6 x8.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

A prince receives a man with a book, from the Shahnama by Firdousi, c
874264 A prince receives a man with a book, from the Shahnama by Firdousi, c.1595 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (16th century); 5.3 x8.4 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

The Lamentation of Farude, illustration from the Shahnama
CZA228762 The Lamentation of Farude, illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c.934-c.1020) 1619 (gouache on paper) by Persian School

Fight between Bahrama and Tazaw, illustration from the Shahnama
CZA228761 Fight between Bahrama and Tazaw, illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c.934-c.1020) 1619 (gouache on paper) by Persian School

Rostam mourning the death of Sohrab, illustration from the Shahnama
CZA228908 Rostam mourning the death of Sohrab, illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c.934-c.1020) 1619 (gouache on paper) by Persian School

Gudarz slays Piran on the mountain from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c
5932712 Gudarz slays Piran on the mountain from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c.1590-1600 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School

Rustam and his men attack the fortress of Gang Dizh from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c
5932570 Rustam and his men attack the fortress of Gang Dizh from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c.1590-1600 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School

Garsivaz being flogged while Afrasiyab is dragged from the lake from a Shahnama
5932711 Garsivaz being flogged while Afrasiyab is dragged from the lake from a Shahnama (Book of kings), 1580 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by Persian School

Buzurgmihr masters the Game of Chess, c. 1300-30 (ink, opaque watercolour
6176499 Buzurgmihr masters the Game of Chess, c.1300-30 (ink, opaque watercolour and gold on paper) by Persian School, (14th century); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Rustam unwittingly kills his son Suhrab in battle, 1843 (engraving)
3744538 Rustam unwittingly kills his son Suhrab in battle, 1843 (engraving) by Persian School; Private Collection; (add.info)

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Ferdowsi, also known as Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi, was a renowned Persian poet who lived during the 10th and 11th centuries. He is best known for his epic masterpiece, Shahnameh or The Book of Kings, which chronicles the mythical and historical past of Iran. In this stunning manuscript illumination from the 16th century, we see Kay Khusraw being welcomed by his grandfather, Kay Kaus, the King of Iran. The intricate details and vibrant colors bring to life this momentous occasion in Iranian history. Another captivating illustration depicts Rustam's incredible strength as he kicks back a massive rock rolled on him by Bahman. This scene showcases Ferdowsi's ability to weave together action-packed narratives that captivate readers even today. The Battle between Khosrow II and Bahram Chobin is depicted in another masterpiece by an Iranian master artist from the 15th century. This intense battle scene portrays the clash between two powerful figures with great precision and skill. Ferdowsi's Shahnameh also includes stories beyond Iranian borders. One such tale is beautifully illustrated here - The Queen of Sheba meeting King Solomon. This exquisite manuscript illumination showcases Ferdowsi's ability to transport readers across time and space through his vivid storytelling. Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi's talent shines once again in an illustration depicting the torture of one of Haftvads guards from Shahnama. With gouache on paper technique used here, every detail comes alive with intensity and emotion. A haunting image shows two horsemen engaged in combat; one impaled on a spear. Painted with opaque watercolor on paper around 1450 AD. , it serves as a reminder of the brutality often portrayed within Ferdowsi's tales. Kai Khusrau Enthroned Holding a Sword illustrates power and authority emanating from the central character.