"Zahhak is Told His Fate", Folio 29v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, Painting attributed to Sultan Muhammad

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Zahhak is Told His Fate', Folio 29v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1524, Made in Iran, Tabriz, Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper, Painting: H. 7 3/8 in. ( cm), Codices, Painting attributed to Sultan Muhammad (active first half 16th century), The evil king Zahhak faints when his wise men reveal the meaning of his nightmare: that one Faridun, as yet unborn, will justly bring about his downfall and death. The logical disposition of figures in space reflects the influence of the late Timurid Herat School of painting, whereas the bending rosebush and snail-like clouds at the right derive from Turkmen painting as practiced at Tabriz

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Size: 3226px × 4379px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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