Accession Number1965/1.180
TitleFaramurz taken Prisoner, Shah-nameh of Ferdowski
Artist(s)IranianArtist NationalityIranianObject Creation Date17th centuryMedium & Supporttempera on paperDimensions 5 9/16 in x 5 13/16 in (14.1 cm x 14.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. Richard Ettinghausen presented in honor of Professor Oleg GrabarSubject matterPersian-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 DescriptionThis 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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Keywords
Iranian Islamic painting styles after the Mongols
Iranian Islamic styles after the Mongols
Islamic
Persian-Farsi (language)
Safavid (Iranian Islamic styles )
Safavid painting styles
Shahnama
armor
calligraphy
calligraphy (visual works)
miniatures (paintings)
shahs
sword
tempera