"The Khaqan Captive Before Bahram Gur", Folio 578r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp

Abu'l Qasim Firdausi, ca. 1530–35

Artist

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

Date

ca. 1530–35

Culture or place

Iran

Medium

Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper

Size

Painting: H. 7 11/16 in. (19.5 cm) W. 6 11/16 in. (17 cm) Entire Page: H. 18 5/8 in. (47.3 cm) W. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm)

Type

Codices

Museum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Licence

Public domain: free to use, no permission needed