"Gushtasp Slays the Dragon of Mount Saqila", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi ca. 1330–40 Abu'l Qasim Firdausi Gushtasp, Prince of Iran, was living in disguise in Rum. In order to win the hand of Caesar's youngest daughter he had to perform a mighty feat - slay the terrible dragon of Mount Saqila. By his courage and prowess Gushtasp prevailed and killed the monster. The dragon takes up two thirds of the composition, its writhing form exuding might and menace. Adding to the dramatic tension, Gushtasp is shown to be in a restricted space from which there appears to be no escape
"Gushtasp Slays the Dragon of Mount Saqila", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi ca. 1330–40 Abu'l Qasim Firdausi Gushtasp, Prince of Iran, was living in disguise in Rum. In order to win the hand of Caesar's youngest daughter he had to perform a mighty feat - slay the terrible dragon of Mount Saqila. By his courage and prowess Gushtasp prevailed and killed the monster. The dragon takes up two thirds of the composition, its writhing form exuding might and menace. Adding to the dramatic tension, Gushtasp is shown to be in a restricted space from which there appears to be no escape should his mission "Gushtasp Slays the Dragon of Mount Saqila", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi 452649
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