"Bizhan Slaughters the Wild Boars of Irman", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi 1305 - 1365

"Bizhan Slaughters the Wild Boars of Irman" is a folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) manuscript by Abu'l Qasim Firdausi, dating from 1305 to 1365, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This particular illustration depicts the Persian hero Bizhan slaying wild boars during a hunting expedition. The artist uses fine lines and detailed depictions of the animals and vegetation to emphasize the scene's natural setting, while the bright red background contributes to the overall dramatic impact of the scene. The Shahnama is a 10th-century epic poem, and this painting is one of many illustrations created for this famous work.