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Burzuy Brings Nushirvan the Book of Kalila and Dimna (painting, recto; text, verso), Illustrated folio from a manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi

Unknown Artist, late 16th - early 17th century

Black ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on off-white paper, with underdrawing in red ink

16th-17th centuryPersian

Manuscripts

Buzurgmihr Counsels Anushirvan (painting, recto; text, verso), folio from a manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi

Unknown Artist, second half of the 16th century

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

16th-17th centuryPersian

Manuscripts

Shapur with the Daughter of Mihrak (text, recto; painting, verso), folio from a manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi

Unknown Artist, second half of the 16th century

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

16th-17th centuryPersian

Manuscripts

Isfandiyar Captures Gurgsar in Combat (text, recto; painting, verso), illustrated folio from a manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi

Unknown Artist, c. 1340

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

14th centuryPersian

Manuscripts

Bahram Chubina Slays Kut of Rum (painting, recto; text, verso), folio from a manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi

Unknown Artist, 1575-1590

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

16th centuryPersian

Manuscripts

Bahram Gur in the Sandalwood Pavilion (painting, verso; text, recto), folio from a manuscript of the Khamsa (Haft Paykar) by Nizami

Unknown Artist, early 17th century

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

16th centuryPersian

Manuscripts

Khusraw Parviz Enthroned in a Garden (painting, recto; text, verso), folio from a manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi

Unknown Artist, c.1480

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

15th centuryPersian

Manuscripts

Qaydafa Recognizes Iskandar from His Portrait (painting, recto; text, verso), folio from a manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi

Unknown Artist, c. 1480

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

15th centuryPersian

Manuscripts

Illuminated folio from an unidentified manuscript

Unknown Artist, 16th century

Black ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on beige paper

16th centuryPersian

Manuscripts

Preparations for the Wedding of Farangis and Siyavush (painting, recto; text, verso), folio from a manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi

Unknown Artist, 1562

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

16th centuryPersian

Manuscripts

Siyavush Enthroned in a Garden Pavilion with Attendants, folio from a manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi

Unknown Artist, first half of the 17th century

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

17th centuryPersian

Manuscripts

Introduction to the Shahnama (illuminated text, recto; text, verso), folio from a manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi

Unknown Artist, 1562

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

16th centuryPersian

Manuscripts

Wedding Celebration of Zal and Rudaba (painting, recto; text, verso), folio from a manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi

Unknown Artist, 1562

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

16th centuryPersian

Manuscripts

The Trial by Fire of Siyavush (painting, verso; text, recto), folio from a manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi

Unknown Artist, late 16th century to early 17th century

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

16th-17th centuryPersian

Manuscripts

Gushtasp Slays a Dragon (painting, recto; text, verso), folio from a manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi

Unknown Artist, late 16th century

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

16th-17th centuryPersian

Manuscripts

Rustam Mourns Sohrab and Carries His Coffin (painting, verso; text, recto), folio from a manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi

Unknown Artist, 1575-1590

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

16th centuryPersian

Manuscripts

The Prophet Muhammad's Ascent to Heaven (painting, verso; text, recto), folio from a manuscript of the Khamsa (Iskandarnama) by Nizami

Unknown Artist, 1584

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

16th centuryPersian

Manuscripts

Iskandar Mourns the Dying Dara (painting, verso; text, recto), folio from a manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi

Unknown Artist, 1575-1590

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

16th centuryPersian

Manuscripts

Rustam Rescues Bijan from the Pit (painting, recto; text, verso), folio from a manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi

Unknown Artist, 1575-1590

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

16th centuryPersian

Manuscripts

Iskandar Meets the Angel Israfil and Khizr Finds the Water of Life (painting, recto; text, verso), folio from a manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi

Unknown Artist, 1575-1590

Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper

16th centuryPersian

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