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
Majnun in the Desert, 1431. Artist: Iranian masterMajnun in the Desert, 1431. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg
Double page. Iran, Isfahan, Early 17th cen Creator: Iranian masterDouble page. Iran, Isfahan, Early 17th Century. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris
The Battle between Khosrow II and Bahram Chobin, 1440. Artist: Iranian masterThe Battle between Khosrow II and Bahram Chobin, 1440. From a private collection
The Consummation of the Marriage Between Khusraw and Shirin (Miniature From the Cycle of Eight Poeti Artist)The Consummation of the Marriage Between Khusraw and Shirin (Miniature From the Cycle of Eight Poetic Subjects). Found in the collection of The David 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
Woman Holding A Bunch of Roses, Mid of the 19th cen Artist: Iranian masterWoman Holding A Bunch of Roses, Mid of the 19th cen.. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg
Demotte Shahnameh: Faramarz pursues the king of Kabul, ca 1330. Creator: Iranian masterDemotte Shahnameh: Faramarz pursues the king of Kabul, ca 1330. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris
Persian nobles hunting, c. 1650. Artist: Iranian masterPersian nobles hunting, c. 1650. From a private collection
Kay Kaus, King of Persia, captured by the King of Hamavaran (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi), 1580. From a private collection
Shah Abbas II of Persia (1633-1668), 1750. Artist: Iranian masterShah Abbas II of Persia (1633-1668), 1750. From a private collection
Combat scene from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi, 1780. Artist: Iranian masterCombat scene from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi, 1780. From a private collection
The Battle of Iskandar with the Zanj (From a Manuscript of the Khamsa of Nizami), 1540-1545. From a private collection
The execution in the presence of Persian Shah, um 1700. Artist: Iranian masterThe execution in the presence of Persian Shah, um 1700. From a private collection
Faridun leading the Persians against the tyrant Zahhak (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi), 1650. From a private collection
Layla and Majnun faint at Meeting (Manuscript illumination from the Layla and Majnun), Early 15th century. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg
Esfandiyar murders Simurgh (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi), 16th century. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg
Rostam before the Sepids Castle (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi), 16th century. Found in the Collection of Museum of Western and Oriental Art, Kiev
Rostam recovers the key to the stronghold of the White Demon (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi), 16th century
Iskandar Watching the Sirens on the Seashore. (Manuscript illumination from the epic Iskandar-nameh), Early 15th century. Found in the Collection of State D. Shostakovich Memorial Museum, Moscow
Ardashir murders the King Artabanus V of Parthia (Manuscript illumination), 16th century. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg
The Dervish Dance, 19th century. Found in the Collection of State Oriental Art Museum, Moscow
Majnun watching the battle between Nawfal and Lailas tribe, 1431. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg
Khusraw conversing with Buzurg Ummid (Miniature From the Cycle of Eight Poetic Subjects), 1431. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg
An old man faithful to Imam Ali jumps over fire, 16th century. Found in the Collection of Russian National Library, St. Petersburg
Onager Milking, Late 15th century. Found in the Collection of State Oriental Art Museum, Moscow
Bahram Gur kills the lion, 16th century. Found in the Collection of Russian National Library, St. Petersburg
Shah Ismail I at the Battle of Chaldiran. Artist: Iranian masterShah Ismail I at the Battle of Chaldiran. Found in the collection of The David Collection
Esfandiyar and His Army (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi). Artist: Iranian masterEsfandiyar and His Army (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi). Found in the collection of The David Collection
A Gathering of Learned Men on a Terrace. Artist: Iranian masterA Gathering of Learned Men on a Terrace. Found in the collection of The David Collection
The Slaying of Siyawush (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi). Artist: Iranian masterThe Slaying of Siyawush (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi). Found in the collection of The David Collection
Shah Luhrasp?s Ascension to the Throne (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi). Found in the collection of The David Collection
The Court of Gayumart (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi. Artist: Iranian master)The Court of Gayumart (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi. Found in the collection of The David Collection
Picnic. Miniature from Yusuf and Zalikha (Legend of Joseph and Potiphars Wife) by Jami. Artist: Iranian masterPicnic. Miniature from Yusuf and Zalikha (Legend of Joseph and Potiphars Wife) by Jami. Found in the collection of The David Collection
Scene From a Mausoleum. Artist: Iranian masterScene From a Mausoleum. Found in the collection of The David Collection
Mihr in a Bath House in Khwarazm. Artist: Iranian masterMihr in a Bath House in Khwarazm. Found in the collection of The David Collection
Shirin Visiting Farhad. Artist: Iranian masterShirin Visiting Farhad. Found in the collection of The David Collection
Kay Khusraw Marches to Gudarzs Rescue. (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi)Kay Khusraw Marches to Gudarzs Rescue. (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi. Found in the collection of The David Collection
The Iranians Seek Refuge on Mount Hamavan (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdows Artist)The Iranians Seek Refuge on Mount Hamavan (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi. Found in the collection of The David Collection
Malik Lifts Abu l Mihjan from the Saddle. From Khavarannama (The Book of the East) of ibn Husam al-D ArtistMalik Lifts Abu l Mihjan from the Saddle. From Khavarannama (The Book of the East) of ibn Husam al-Din. Found in the collection of The David Collection
The Prophet Muhammad at the Gates of Paradise. From the Book Nahj al-Faradis (The Paths of Paradise) ArtistThe Prophet Muhammad at the Gates of Paradise. From the Book Nahj al-Faradis (The Paths of Paradise). Found in the collection of The David Collection
The Prophet Muhammad Before the Angel with Seventy Heads. From the Book Nahj al-Faradis (The Paths o Artist)The Prophet Muhammad Before the Angel with Seventy Heads. From the Book Nahj al-Faradis (The Paths of Paradise). Found in the collection of The David Collection
Iskander Watching the Sirens. (Manuscript illumination from the epic Iskandar-nameh). Artist: Iranian masterIskander Watching the Sirens. (Manuscript illumination from the epic Iskandar-nameh). Found in the collection of The David Collection
A Princely Couple with Courtiers in a Garden. From the Shahnama (Book of Kings). Artist: Iranian masterA Princely Couple with Courtiers in a Garden. From the Shahnama (Book of Kings). Found in the collection of The David Collection
The Constellation Perseus (From the Book of Fixed Stars) by Al-Sufi. Artist: Iranian masterThe Constellation Perseus (From the Book of Fixed Stars) by Al-Sufi. Found in the collection of The David Collection
The Constellation Gemini (From the Book of Fixed Stars) by Al-Sufi. Artist: Iranian masterThe Constellation Gemini (From the Book of Fixed Stars) by Al-Sufi. Found in the collection of The David Collection
Trade Ship attacked by Pirates. (From Aina-i Iskandari (Mirror of Alexander the Great) by Amir Khusr ArtistTrade Ship attacked by Pirates. (From Aina-i Iskandari (Mirror of Alexander the Great) by Amir Khusraw. Found in the collection of The David Collection
Prayers in a Mosque. Artist: Iranian masterPrayers in a Mosque. Found in the collection of The David Collection