"Death of Bahram Chubina?", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) 1305 - 1365

This folio from a 14th-century Shahnama (Book of Kings) depicts the death of Bahram Chubina, a Sassanid general who rebelled against the king of Persia. The illustration, painted in the Ilkhanid period, shows the dying Bahram lying on a bed, while a figure in red clothes stands by. The text on the page is in Persian, recounting the story of Bahram Chubina's life and death. The detailed depiction of the scene, alongside the accompanying text, makes this an important example of the rich and detailed artistic and literary tradition of Persia.