EditorialA marbled picture of Rustam catching Rakhsh, c. 1650. Attributed to Shafi (Indian, active about 1650). Opaque watercolor and gold on paper; page: 37.2 x 21 cm (14 5/8 x 8 1/4 in.).
EditorialRakhsh killing the lion. Shahnama. Iran, 1446. Rakhsh killing the lion while Rustam slept. A miniature painting from a fifteenth century manuscript of the epic poem Shahnama. Image taken from Shahnama. Source: Or. 12688, f.90v. Language: Persian.
EditorialRustam catching Rakhsh. Shahnama. Iran, 1446. Rustam catching Rakhsh. A miniature painting from a fifteenth century manuscript of the epic poem of Shahnama. Image taken from Shahnama. Originally published/produced in Iran, 1446. . Source: Or. 12688, ...
EditorialRakhsh killing the lion. Shahnama. Iran, 1446. Rakhsh killing the lion while Rustam slept. A miniature painting from a fifteenth century manuscript of the epic poem Shahnama. Image taken from Shahnama. Source: Or. 12688, f.90v. Language: Persian.
EditorialThe 'simurgh' healing the wounds. Shahnama. Kazvin, Iran, c.1590-1595. The 'simurgh' healing the wounds on Rakhsh watched by Zal and Rustam. Opaque watercolour. Safavid/Qazwin style. Image taken from Shahnama. Originally published/produced in Kazvin,...
EditorialThe simurgh healing Rustam. Shahnama. India, 1719. The simurgh, a bird from Persian mythology believed to be blessed with restorative powers, healing Rustam's wounds while Rakhsh waits nearby. A miniature painting from an eighteenth century manuscript ...
EditorialRustam kills the dragon. Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 63 miniatures. 1604. Rustam kills the dragon, aided by Rakhsh. 14 by 15.5 cm. Opaque watercolour. Safavid/Isfahan style. Image taken from Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 63 miniatures. Originally publish...
EditorialRustam falls in combat with Pilsam, the latter being killed by Rakhsh. Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 56 miniatures. 1580 - 1600. Source: I.O. ISLAMIC 3540, f.242. Language: Persian.
EditorialRakhsh fights the lion. Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 63 miniatures. 1604. Rakhsh fights the marauding lion while Rustam sleeps. 16.5 by 15.5 cm. Opaque watercolour. Safavid/Isfahan style. Image taken from Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 63 miniatures. Origi...
EditorialRustam catching Rakhsh. Shahnama. Iran, 1446. Rustam catching Rakhsh. A miniature painting from a fifteenth century manuscript of the epic poem of Shahnama. Image taken from Shahnama. Originally published/produced in Iran, 1446. . Source: Or. 12688, ...
EditorialRustam captures his horse. Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 63 miniatures. 1604. Rustam captures his horse Rakhsh. 24.5 by 15.5 cm. Image taken from Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 63 miniatures. Originally published/produced in 1604. . Source: I.O. ISLAMIC 966...
EditorialThe dying Rustam shoots Shaghad. Shahnama of Firdawsi, with 39 miniatures. Opaque w. 1614. The dying Rustam shoots his treacherous brother Shaghad (face obliterated). Two armed spectators apparently making off in alarm, and a young man in the branches ...
EditorialThe dying Rustam. 1600. The dying Rustam shoots his treacherous brother Shaghad. A very unusual treatment of the subject: four pits are shown, bristling with blades. Rustam appears in one of them down to the waist, but Rakhsh is not visible. 11 by 15 c...
Editorial'Rustam Saved by his Horse Rakhsh from an Attacking Lion', Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), late 15th century, Attributed to India, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, Page: H. 12 in. (30.5 cm), Codices.
Editorial'How Rustam Found a Spring', Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, ca. 1300?30, Attributed to Northwestern Iran or Baghdad, Ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper, Text block: 6 1/16 x 4 13/16 in. (15.4 x 12.2 cm), Codices, The ...
Editorial'Rustam Slays Isfandiyar', Folio 466r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525?30, Made in Iran, Tabriz, Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper, Painting: H. 7 3/4 x W. 6 11/16 in. (H. 19.7 x W. 17 cm), Codices, Painting a...
EditorialThe saga of the hero Rustam: his red horse Rakhsh lies in the pit dug by his brother Shaghhad but Rustam, also dying, shoots his brother with his final arrow. From a Shahnama manuscript, produced at the end of the Khanid dynasty of Persia in the 1330s.