Shah Nameh Collection

Shahnameh. The Book of Kings. 16th c. Sohrab facing the tent of the Persian army leaders. 16th c. Persian art. Safavid period. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Chantilly

Shahnameh. The Book of Kings. 16th c. Faridun

Shahnameh. The Book of Kings. 16th c. Sohrab looks carefully at some of the tents in the camp. 16th c. Persian art. Safavid period. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Chantilly

Shahnameh. The Book of Kings. 16th c. First Meeting of Rostam and his Grandfather, Sam. Gouache on paper. F05v. Persian art. Safavid period. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Chantilly

Shahnameh. The Book of Kings. 16th c. Kay Kavus orders his soldiers to capture Rostam. Gouache on paper. 16th c. Persian art. Safavid period. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Chantilly

Shahnameh. The Book of Kings. 16th c. Zal meets

Mounted warriors, leaf from a Shahnama, 741 AH/AD 1341. Creator: Unknown
Mounted warriors, leaf from a Shahnama, 741 AH/AD 1341. Page from a dispersed illustrated and illuminated manuscript of Firdawsi's Shahnamah (Book of kings)

King Khusraw and Barbad, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), between 1475 and 1500. Creator: Unknown
King Khusraw and Barbad, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), between 1475 and 1500

Meeting of Two Generals, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), between 1475 and 1500. Creator: Unknown
Meeting of Two Generals, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), between 1475 and 1500

Meeting of Warriors, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), between 1620 and 1625. Creator: Unknown
Meeting of Warriors, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), between 1620 and 1625

Piruz advises Nushzad not to rebel against Anushirvan (image 1 of 5), c1560. Creator: Unknown
Piruz advises Nushzad not to rebel against Anushirvan (image 1 of 5), c1560

The Battle between Bahram Chubina and Sava Shah (image 2 of 9), c1560. Creator: Unknown
The Battle between Bahram Chubina and Sava Shah (image 2 of 9), c1560

Zahhak Enthroned with the Two Daughters of Jamshid, Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama... c1615 Creator: Unknown
Zahhak Enthroned with the Two Daughters of Jamshid, Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings), c1615

Manuscript of the Tarcuma-Shahnama (Book of Kings) (image 2 of 3), Late 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Manuscript of the Tarcuma-Shahnama (Book of Kings) (image 2 of 3), Late 16th century

Manuscript of the Tarcuma-Shahnama (Book of Kings) (image 3 of 3), Late 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Manuscript of the Tarcuma-Shahnama (Book of Kings) (image 3 of 3), Late 16th century

Gorgin Leads Bishan Astray, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), between 1620 and 1623. Creator: Unknown
Gorgin Leads Bishan Astray, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), between 1620 and 1623

King Khusraw Anushirvan Enthroned: Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama... 741 A.H. (A.D. 1341)
King Khusraw Anushirvan Enthroned: Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdawsi, 741 A.H. (A.D. 1341)

Hormuz Forces His High Priest to Eat Poisoned Food... c1485-1495. Creators: Unknown, Ferdowsi
Hormuz Forces His High Priest to Eat Poisoned Food, Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdawsi, Iran, Shiraz, c1485-1495. Hormuz (Hormozd IV, r)

A King Enthroned on a Terrace, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 18th century. Creator: Unknown
A King Enthroned on a Terrace, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 18th century

Raksh Saves Rustam from a Lioness, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), c1500. Creator: Unknown
Raksh Saves Rustam from a Lioness, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), c1500

Rustam Slays the White Div, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1608. Creator: Unknown
Rustam Slays the White Div, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1608

The Wedding of Zal and Rudaba, page from a manuscript of the Shahnama... between 1425 and 1450
The Wedding of Zal and Rudaba, page from a manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdawsi, between 1425 and 1450

Battle Scene and Text (recto), Text (verso), Folio from a Shahnama (Book of... early 17th century. Creator: Unknown)
Battle Scene and Text (recto), Text (verso), Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), early 17th century

Giv fights Lahhak and Farshidvard, 1494/A.H. 899. Creator: Unknown
Giv fights Lahhak and Farshidvard, 1494/A.H. 899

Firdawsi Receiving Wages in a Bathhouse... between c1550 and c1575. Creator: Unknown
Firdawsi Receiving Wages in a Bathhouse, Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings) (image 2 of 2), between c1550 and c1575

Bizhan Brings Back the Head of Human, Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings), c1494. Creator: Unknown
Bizhan Brings Back the Head of Human, Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings), c1494

Rustam Approaching the Tents of King Kubad... between 1550 and 1575. Creators: Unknown, Ferdowsi
Rustam Approaching the Tents of King Kubad; Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdawsi (image 2 of 5), between 1550 and 1575

The Bowman, frontispiece from The Epic of Kings, Stories Retold from Firdusi, 1882. Creator: Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema
The Bowman, frontispiece from The Epic of Kings, Stories Retold from Firdusi, 1882

Battle Between Iranians and Turanians, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1562-83

Rustam Lassos Rakhsh, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), ca. 1450. Creator: Unknown
Rustam Lassos Rakhsh, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), ca. 1450

Alexander Comforts the Dying Darius, page from a copy of the Shahnama of Firdausi, c
Alexander Comforts the Dying Darius, page from a copy of the Shahnama of Firdausi, Timurid dynasty (ca. 1370-1507), c.1480/90

Zal Climbing to Rudaba, page from a copy of the Shahnama of Firdausi, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722), dated 1580/90

Double Title Page of a copy of the Shahnama of Firdausi, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722), c
Double Title Page of a copy of the Shahnama of Firdausi, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722), 16th century, c.1550

The Wedding Night of Anushirvan and the Khaqans Daughter (from a copy of Firdausi s
The Wedding Night of Anushirvan and the Khaqans Daughter (from a copy of Firdausis Shahnama), Safavid dynasty (1501-1722), c.1560/1570

Rustam slaying jackal, from the Shahnama of Firdausi, Ilkhanid dynasty (1256-1353), dated 1341

The Birth of Rustam, page from a copy of the Shahnama of Firdausi, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722)? dated c.1620

Zal and Rudaba in a Palace, page from a copy of the Shahnama of Firdausi, Timurid dynasty (ca. 1370-1507), 1480/90

Manuchehr Kills Tur, Manuscript from Shahnama, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722), 1580 / 1590
Manuchehr Kills Tur, Manuscript from Shahnama, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722), 16th century, dated 1580/1590

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

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

Tile from a Frieze, Iran, second half 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Tile from a Frieze, Iran, second half 13th century. A scene from the Shahnama possibly depicting Bahram Gur returning to India with his bride

Star-Shaped Tile, Iran, 13th-14th century. Creator: Unknown
Star-Shaped Tile, Iran, 13th-14th century. Waq-waq design of plant whose tendrils develop into heads of animals with text from the Shahnama in which Rustam, one of the tales great heroes

Page of Calligraphy from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1562-83

Rustam Slays Esfandiyar, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1666-67

Rustam Battles Sava, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 15th century

Rustam Discoursing with Isfandiyar, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), dated A.H. 741/A.D. 1341

Rustams First Course: Rakhsh Kills a Lion, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), ca. 1430-40

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"Shahnameh: The Epic Tale of Kings and Heroes from the 16th Century" Step into the enchanting world of Shahnameh, also known as The Book of Kings, a masterpiece that captivated readers for centuries. Written in the 16th century by Ferdosi, this epic poem recounts legendary tales of valor, love, and tragedy. In Sohrab's story, we witness a heart-wrenching father-son conflict that echoes through time. Faridun's tale showcases his triumph over evil forces with wisdom and courage. Kay Kavus takes us on an adventurous journey filled with mythical creatures and perilous quests. The first meeting between heroes unfolds before our eyes as alliances are forged and destinies entwined. Zal meets Rudaba in a fateful encounter that sparks a love story for the ages. Sohrab's tragic fate reminds us of the complexities of war and its devastating consequences. Ms C-822 presents an intense scene—an execution depicted vividly through gouache on paper—reminding us of the book's raw emotions. Another captivating illustration portrays the fierce battle between Persians and Turanians—a testament to bravery amidst chaos. Alexander's act of compassion towards Darius reveals unexpected moments of humanity amidst power struggles. Zal climbing to reach Rudaba symbolizes determination against all odds—a testament to human resilience. The double title page from Safavid dynasty era transports us back in time—the intricate details reflecting grandeur fit for kings. Shahnameh continues to inspire generations with its timeless stories woven into Persian history, and is more than just a book; it is an artistic treasure preserving legends eternally engraved within its pages.