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Shahnameh Collection

Background imageShahnameh Collection: Kay Khusraw Welcomed by his Grandfather, Kay Kaus, King of Iran

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

Background imageShahnameh 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 imageShahnameh 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 imageShahnameh 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 imageShahnameh 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 imageShahnameh Collection: 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. Creator: Unknown
Piruz advises Nushzad not to rebel against Anushirvan (image 1 of 5), c1560

Background imageShahnameh Collection: 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. Creator: Unknown
The Battle between Bahram Chubina and Sava Shah (image 2 of 9), c1560

Background imageShahnameh Collection: Zahhak Enthroned with the Two Daughters of Jamshid, Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama

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

Background imageShahnameh Collection: Manuscript of the Tarcuma-Shahnama (Book of Kings) (image 2 of 3), Late 16th century

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

Background imageShahnameh Collection: Manuscript of the Tarcuma-Shahnama (Book of Kings) (image 3 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

Background imageShahnameh 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 imageShahnameh 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 imageShahnameh 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 imageShahnameh 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 imageShahnameh 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 imageShahnameh 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 imageShahnameh 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 imageShahnameh 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 imageShahnameh 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 imageShahnameh Collection: Giv fights Lahhak and Farshidvard, 1494/A.H. 899. Creator: Unknown

Giv fights Lahhak and Farshidvard, 1494/A.H. 899. Creator: Unknown
Giv fights Lahhak and Farshidvard, 1494/A.H. 899

Background imageShahnameh 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 imageShahnameh Collection: Bizhan Brings Back the Head of Human, Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings)

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

Background imageShahnameh 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 imageShahnameh Collection: Qaran slays Barman. (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi), ca 1523-1530

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

Background imageShahnameh 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 imageShahnameh Collection: Battle Between Iranians and Turanians, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1562-83

Battle Between Iranians and Turanians, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1562-83

Background imageShahnameh 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 imageShahnameh Collection: The Battle between Khosrow II and Bahram Chobin, 1440. Artist: Iranian master

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

Background imageShahnameh Collection: Ardashir in bed with the slave girl Gulnar. From the Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1335-1340

Ardashir in bed with the slave girl Gulnar. From the Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1335-1340. Found in the collection of Musee d art et d histoire, Genf

Background imageShahnameh Collection: The Queen of Sheba and King Solomon (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi)

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

Background imageShahnameh Collection: 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, c
Alexander Comforts the Dying Darius, page from a copy of the Shahnama of Firdausi, Timurid dynasty (ca. 1370-1507), c.1480/90

Background imageShahnameh Collection: Zal Climbing to Rudaba, page from a copy of the Shahnama of

Zal Climbing to Rudaba, page from a copy of the Shahnama of Firdausi, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722), dated 1580/90

Background imageShahnameh 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 imageShahnameh 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 imageShahnameh 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 imageShahnameh 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 imageShahnameh 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 imageShahnameh 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 imageShahnameh 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 imageShahnameh 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 imageShahnameh Collection: Bowl, Iran, 12th-13th century. Creator: Unknown

Bowl, Iran, 12th-13th century. Creator: Unknown
Bowl, Iran, 12th-13th century. Bahram Gur, riding a camel with one of his slaves, Azadeh playing a harp

Background imageShahnameh Collection: Tile from a Frieze, Iran, second half 13th century. Creator: Unknown

Tile from a Frieze, Iran, second half 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Tile from a Frieze, Iran, second half 13th century. A scene from the Shahnama possibly depicting Bahram Gur returning to India with his bride

Background imageShahnameh Collection: Star-Shaped Tile, Iran, 13th-14th century. Creator: Unknown

Star-Shaped Tile, Iran, 13th-14th century. Creator: Unknown
Star-Shaped Tile, Iran, 13th-14th century. Waq-waq design of plant whose tendrils develop into heads of animals with text from the Shahnama in which Rustam, one of the tales great heroes

Background imageShahnameh Collection: Page of Calligraphy from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1562-83

Page of Calligraphy from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1562-83

Background imageShahnameh 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 imageShahnameh 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 imageShahnameh 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 imageShahnameh 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



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