"Gushtasp Slays the Rhino-Wolf", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) by Abu'l Qasim Firdausi

"Gushtasp Slays the Rhino-Wolf", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) 1305 - 1365

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toned paper

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water colours

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handmade artwork painting

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personal sketchbook

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coloured pencil

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horse

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men

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islamic-art

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watercolour illustration

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mixed media

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"Gushtasp Slays the Rhino-Wolf" is a folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) created between 1305 and 1365. It depicts a scene from the Persian epic poem written by Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (935-1020). This miniature painting showcases the epic tale of the legendary Persian King Gushtasp slaying a monstrous rhino-wolf. The scene is depicted in a vibrant and detailed style, capturing the intensity of the battle. The artwork is now located at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.

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