Shahnameh Collection

Kay Khusraw Welcomed by his Grandfather, Kay Kaus, King of Iran (Manuscript illumination from the ep Artist)
Kay Khusraw Welcomed by his Grandfather, Kay Kaus, King of Iran (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi). Found in the collection of The David 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

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 Battle between Khosrow II and Bahram Chobin, 1440. Artist: Iranian master
The Battle between Khosrow II and Bahram Chobin, 1440. From a private collection

The Queen of Sheba and King Solomon (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi. Artist: Iranian master)
The Queen of Sheba and King Solomon (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi. Found in the collection of The David Collection

Shahnameh. The Book of Kings. 16th c. Depiction of a battle. Islamic art. Miniature Painting

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

Rustam killing the White Demon, from the Shahnama (Book of Kings), by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c. 934-c)
BAL4560 Rustam killing the White Demon, from the Shahnama (Book of Kings), by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c.934-c.1020), from the large Clive Album (gouache on paper) by Indian School

Rostam killing the White Demon in a cave, illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings)
CZA228903 Rostam killing the White Demon in a cave, illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c.934-c.1020) 1615 (gouache on paper) by Persian School

Rustam killing the White Demon, illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings), by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c)
STC153444 Rustam killing the White Demon, illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings), by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c.934-c.1020), from the Large Clive Album by Indian School

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

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

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"Shahnameh: A Glimpse into the Epic Tales of Persian Kings and Heroes" Step into the enchanting world of Shahnameh, a timeless masterpiece that weaves together captivating stories of valor, love, and betrayal. In this Iranian epic, Kay Khusraw is warmly embraced by his grandfather, Kay Kaus, the mighty King of Iran. The vivid manuscript illumination by an Iranian master brings this heartfelt moment to life. Rustam's indomitable spirit shines through as he effortlessly kicks back the colossal rock rolled on him by Bahman in a thrilling scene from Shahnama. This illustration from the Book of Kings transports us to a realm where heroes defy all odds. Witness the clash between Khosrow II and Bahram Chobin depicted with finesse by an Iranian master in 1440. The intensity radiates from their fierce battle as they fight for power and glory. The Queen of Sheba's encounter with King Solomon unfolds before our eyes in another mesmerizing manuscript illumination from Shahnameh. Created by an Iranian master artist, it captures their meeting filled with intrigue and wisdom. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking depiction of The Young Rustem Slaying the White Elephant created around 1545 using gouache with gold paint on paper. This stunning artwork showcases Rustam's unmatched strength as he triumphs over mythical beasts. Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi takes us deeper into Shahnama's narrative through his evocative illustrations like Torture of one Haftvads guard or Fight between Piran and Bizn. These intricate artworks painted on paper transport us to pivotal moments within these ancient tales. Intrigue fills every stroke in Assassination of Khusraw Parviz rendered around 1595 using opaque watercolor and gold on paper. It depicts a tragic event that shakes kingdoms to their core while showcasing artistic mastery at its finest.