"Siyavush and Jarira Wedded", Folio 183v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Abu'l Qasim Firdausi, commissioned by Shah Tahmasp

Abu'l Qasim Firdausi, ca. 1525–30

Artist

Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus)

Date

ca. 1525–30

Culture or place

Iran

Medium

Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper

Size

Painting: H. 11 1/8 in. (28.3 cm) W. 8 9/16 in. (21.7 cm) Entire Page: H. 18 5/8 in. (47.3 cm) W. 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm)

Type

Codices

Museum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Licence

Public domain: free to use, no permission needed