"The Nobles and Mubids Advise Khusrau Parviz about Shirin", Folio from the First Small Shahnama (Book of Kings) 1275 - 1355

This folio, "The Nobles and Mubids Advise Khusrau Parviz about Shirin", comes from the *First Small Shahnama* (Book of Kings) and is a fine example of Persian manuscript painting. The artwork is dated between 1275 and 1355, and the illustrated scene depicts a council of nobles and wise men, or *mubids*, advising the king Khusrau Parviz about his love for Shirin. The scene is contained within a larger frame of black ink and features delicate gold details and vibrant colors in the clothing and faces.