Faramurz taken Prisoner, Shah-nameh of Ferdowski
Iranian
Description
Subject Matter:
Persian-Farsi calligraphy describes the moment when Faramurz is taken prisoner in the Shahnama of Firdausi. The scene depicted, Faramurz taken Prisoner, is part of the Shahnama of Firdausi, the Persian book of kings.
Physical Description:
This Persian manuscript leaf is attributed to the 17th century Safavid period. Its format consists of two sections of calligraphy and a miniature (painted scene) in the middle. The painted scene features a grassy landscape with a mounted soldier and two standing figures.
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