Shahnama Collection

Rustam kicks back the rock rolled on him by Bahman from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c
5932604 Rustam kicks back the rock rolled on him by Bahman from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c.1590-1600 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School

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

Qaran slays Barman. (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi), ca 1523-1530. Creator: Anonymous
Qaran slays Barman. (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi), ca 1523-1530. Found in the collection of the The Sarikhani Collection

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

Iskandar (Alexander) and the talking tree, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (died 1020)
7487875 Iskandar (Alexander) and the talking tree, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (died 1020); recto (opaque w/c, ink and gold on paper) by Persian School

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

The Young Rustem Slaying the White Elephant, c. 1545 (gouache with gold paint on paper)
1196797 The Young Rustem Slaying the White Elephant, c.1545 (gouache with gold paint on paper) by Iranian school (16th century); 21x11 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Two horsemen, one impaled on a spear, c. 1450 (opaque w / c on paper)
874205 Two horsemen, one impaled on a spear, c.1450 (opaque w/c on paper) by Indian School, (15th century); 21 x15.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: From the Shahnameh)

Rustams Seventh Course: He Kills the White Div, c. 1500-1540s (w / c & gilt on paper)
1196767 Rustams Seventh Course: He Kills the White Div, c.1500-1540s (w/c & gilt on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 47x31.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

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

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

Scene from the Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (d
3741896 Scene from the Shahnama (Book of kings) by Firdawsi (d.1020), late 19th century (hand-coloured litho) by Persian School, (19th century); 35.5x22.7 cm; Arthur M

Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) by Firdawsi (d
3742016 Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) by Firdawsi (d.1020); recto: illuminated page of text, Baysunghuri preface; verso: twenty-five lines of prose from the Baysunghuri preface

Faridun goes to Irajs palace and mourns, 1330-40 (ink
5932698 Faridun goes to Irajs palace and mourns, 1330-40 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (14th century); 59.3 x 40.1 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

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

Kay Khusraw installs Luhrasp as king, 1493-94 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper)
5932638 Kay Khusraw installs Luhrasp as king, 1493-94 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (15th century); 34.7 x 24.3 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

A hunt in the mountains, from a Shahnama (Book of kings), 1341 (ink
5932611 A hunt in the mountains, from a Shahnama (Book of kings), 1341 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (14th century); 35.6 x 29.3 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

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"Shahnama: A Journey Through Epic Tales and Majestic Artworks" Step into the enchanting world of Shahnama, a timeless masterpiece that weaves together heroic tales from ancient Persia. From Rustam's incredible strength to Kai Khusrau's regal presence, this collection of captivating illustrations takes us on an extraordinary adventure. In "Rustam kicks back the rock rolled on him by Bahman, " we witness the indomitable spirit of Rustam as he triumphs over adversity. The sheer determination depicted in this scene is awe-inspiring. "The Young Rustem Slaying the White Elephant" transports us to a moment of bravery and skill. With gouache and gold paint bringing life to the paper, we can almost hear the clash of weapons as Rustam fearlessly faces his formidable opponent. The haunting image of "Two horsemen, one impaled on a spear" evokes both shock and admiration for their unwavering loyalty in battle. Opaque watercolor adds depth to this tragic yet powerful portrayal. Kai Khusrau stands tall in "Kai Khusrau Enthroned Holding a Sword, " exuding authority and wisdom. Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold embellishments create an aura befitting his royal stature. Witness history unfold in "Assassination of Khusraw Parviz. " This intricate artwork showcases vivid colors intertwined with gold accents, capturing the heart-wrenching moment when treachery strikes at its core. Another glimpse into battlefield valor comes through "Rustams Seventh Course: He Kills the White Div. " Watercolor and gilt illuminate this action-packed scene where Rustam valiantly battles mythical creatures with unmatched prowess. In "Alexander Comforts the Dying Darius, " page from a copy Firdausi, compassion shines through amidst chaos. The delicate brushstrokes convey Alexander's empathy towards his fallen foe, creating a poignant moment frozen in time.