"Surkha Captured by Faramarz is Condemned by Rustam", Folio 204v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp 1500 - 1555

"Surkha Captured by Faramarz is Condemned by Rustam" is a folio from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, a 16th-century manuscript created during the Safavid period in Persia. This illustration, attributed to the famed Persian poet Abu'l Qasim Firdausi, depicts a dramatic scene from the epic poem. The colorful miniature showcases a battle scene, with warriors on horseback, a fallen hero, and a vibrant background featuring a hilltop with a tree. The Shahnama, a collection of epic tales of Persian kings, has been a source of inspiration for countless artists, and this folio is a testament to the enduring power of the epic narrative and the beauty of Persian miniature painting.