"Rustam Kills Isfandiyar with a Double Pointed Arrow", Folio from a Shahnama 15th century

This 15th-century illustration from a Shahnama manuscript depicts the epic Persian tale of Rustam killing Isfandiyar with a double-pointed arrow. The scene shows the two figures, mounted on horseback, with Rustam poised to shoot the arrow at Isfandiyar. The artwork highlights the visual power of the Persian epic and the skill of the unknown artist who captured this scene with dynamic details. The illustration features a detailed background with a hill, plants, and the Persian script writing. The artwork is on display in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.