"Iskandar Slays the Habash Monster", Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) 1305 - 1365

This folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) depicts a scene from the epic poem written by the Persian poet Abu'l Qasim Firdausi in the 10th-11th centuries. The illustration, created between 1305 and 1365, showcases the legendary hero Iskandar (Alexander the Great) slaying a monstrous creature. This artwork demonstrates the intricate art of Persian manuscript illumination, combining text and imagery to tell a story rich in Persian mythology and history. It can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.