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Firdausi Collection

Background imageFirdausi Collection: Mounted warriors, leaf from a Shahnama, 741 AH/AD 1341. Creator: Unknown

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)

Background imageFirdausi Collection: King Khusraw and Barbad, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), between 1475 and 1500

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

Background imageFirdausi Collection: Meeting of Two Generals, 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

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

Background imageFirdausi Collection: Gorgin Leads Bishan Astray, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), between 1620 and 1623

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

Background imageFirdausi Collection: 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... 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)

Background imageFirdausi Collection: Hormuz Forces His High Priest to Eat Poisoned Food... c1485-1495. Creators: Unknown, Ferdowsi

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)

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

Background imageFirdausi Collection: Execution Scene, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), c1475. Creator: Unknown

Execution Scene, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), c1475. Creator: Unknown
Execution Scene, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), c1475

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

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

Background imageFirdausi Collection: 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... 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

Background imageFirdausi Collection: Battle Scene and Text (recto), Text (verso), Folio from a Shahnama (Book of... early 17th century)

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

Background imageFirdausi Collection: Firdawsi Receiving Wages in a Bathhouse... between c1550 and c1575. Creator: Unknown

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

Background imageFirdausi Collection: Rustam Approaching the Tents of King Kubad... between 1550 and 1575. Creators: Unknown, Ferdowsi

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

Background imageFirdausi Collection: The Bowman, frontispiece from The Epic of Kings, Stories Retold from Firdusi, 1882

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

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

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

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

Background imageFirdausi Collection: Rustam slaying jackal, from the Shahnama of Firdausi, Ilkhanid dynasty (1256-1353)

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

Background imageFirdausi Collection: The Birth of Rustam, page from a copy of the Shahnama of Firdausi, Safavid dynasty

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

Background imageFirdausi Collection: Zal and Rudaba in a Palace, page from a copy of the Shahnama of Firdausi, Timurid

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

Background imageFirdausi Collection: Manuchehr Kills Tur, Manuscript from Shahnama, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722), 1580 / 1590

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

Background imageFirdausi Collection: 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... 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

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

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

Background imageFirdausi Collection: Three Men Before a Castle, Folio from a Khavarannama (The Book of the East)... ca

Three Men Before a Castle, Folio from a Khavarannama (The Book of the East)... ca
Three Men Before a Castle, Folio from a Khavarannama (The Book of the East) of ibn Husam al-Din, ca. 1476-86

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

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

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

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

Background imageFirdausi Collection: Rustam Discoursing with Isfandiyar, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of

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

Background imageFirdausi Collection: Rustams First Course: Rakhsh Kills a Lion, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), ca

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

Background imageFirdausi Collection: Rustam Captures Rakhsh, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), mid-15th century

Rustam Captures Rakhsh, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), mid-15th century

Background imageFirdausi Collection: Rustam Saved by his Horse Rakhsh from an Attacking Lion, Folio from a

Rustam Saved by his Horse Rakhsh from an Attacking Lion, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, late 15th century

Background imageFirdausi Collection: Rustam Captures the Horse Rakhsh, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings)

Rustam Captures the Horse Rakhsh, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, late 15th century

Background imageFirdausi Collection: Rustam Slays the White Div, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1560-80

Rustam Slays the White Div, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1560-80

Background imageFirdausi Collection: Rustam Overpowers the King of Hamavaran, Folio from a Shahnama... late 15th century

Rustam Overpowers the King of Hamavaran, Folio from a Shahnama... late 15th century
Rustam Overpowers the King of Hamavaran, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), late 15th century

Background imageFirdausi Collection: Rustam Shoots His Half-brother Shaghad through a Plane Tree, Folio from... A.H. 887 / A.D

Rustam Shoots His Half-brother Shaghad through a Plane Tree, Folio from... A.H. 887 / A.D
Rustam Shoots His Half-brother Shaghad through a Plane Tree, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, dated A.H. 887/A.D. 1482

Background imageFirdausi Collection: Rustam Wrestles with Puladvand, Folio from a Shahnama, 15th century. Creator: Unknown

Rustam Wrestles with Puladvand, Folio from a Shahnama, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Rustam Wrestles with Puladvand, Folio from a Shahnama, 15th century

Background imageFirdausi Collection: Rustam Kills Isfandiyar with a Double Pointed Arrow, Folio from a Shahnama, 15th century

Rustam Kills Isfandiyar with a Double Pointed Arrow, Folio from a Shahnama, 15th century

Background imageFirdausi Collection: Rustam Brings the Div King to Kai Kavus for Execution, Folio 127v from the... ca

Rustam Brings the Div King to Kai Kavus for Execution, Folio 127v from the... ca
Rustam Brings the Div King to Kai Kavus for Execution, Folio 127v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525-30

Background imageFirdausi Collection: Rustam Slays Isfandiyar, Folio 466r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings)... ca. 1525-30

Rustam Slays Isfandiyar, Folio 466r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings)... ca. 1525-30
Rustam Slays Isfandiyar, Folio 466r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525-30

Background imageFirdausi Collection: Rustam Avenges His Own Impending Death, Folio 472r from the Shahnama... ca. 1525-30

Rustam Avenges His Own Impending Death, Folio 472r from the Shahnama... ca. 1525-30
Rustam Avenges His Own Impending Death, Folio 472r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525-30

Background imageFirdausi Collection: Rustam and Isfandiyar Begin Their Combat, Folio 461v from the Shahnama... ca. 1530-35

Rustam and Isfandiyar Begin Their Combat, Folio 461v from the Shahnama... ca. 1530-35
Rustam and Isfandiyar Begin Their Combat, Folio 461v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1530-35

Background imageFirdausi Collection: Surkha Captured by Faramarz is Condemned by Rustam, Folio 204v... ca. 1525-30

Surkha Captured by Faramarz is Condemned by Rustam, Folio 204v... ca. 1525-30
Surkha Captured by Faramarz is Condemned by Rustam, Folio 204v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525-30

Background imageFirdausi Collection: The Combat of Rustam and Ashkabus, Folio 268v from the Shahnama (Book of... ca. 1525-30

The Combat of Rustam and Ashkabus, Folio 268v from the Shahnama (Book of... ca. 1525-30
The Combat of Rustam and Ashkabus, Folio 268v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525-30

Background imageFirdausi Collection: Rustam Pained Before Kai Kavus, Folio 146r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings)... ca

Rustam Pained Before Kai Kavus, Folio 146r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings)... ca
Rustam Pained Before Kai Kavus, Folio 146r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525-30

Background imageFirdausi Collection: Kai Kavus and Rustam Embrace, Folio 123r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings)... ca

Kai Kavus and Rustam Embrace, Folio 123r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings)... ca
Kai Kavus and Rustam Embrace, Folio 123r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525-30

Background imageFirdausi Collection: Rustams Fourth Course, He Cleaves a Witch, Folio 120v from the Shahnama... ca. 1525

Rustams Fourth Course, He Cleaves a Witch, Folio 120v from the Shahnama... ca. 1525
Rustams Fourth Course, He Cleaves a Witch, Folio 120v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525

Background imageFirdausi Collection: Game of chess. From the Shahnama (Book of Kings), 16th century

Game of chess. From the Shahnama (Book of Kings), 16th century. Private Collection



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