Rustam Slaying a Dragon
- Subject: Persian Miniature Painting
- Paint Material: Opaque Watercolors
- Base Material: Paper (unframed)
- Size: 9 in. wide X 13 in. tall (23 cms X 33 cms)
- Age: Modern Handmade Art
- Country of origin: India
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Presenting a dazzling modern handmade Persian painting. The miniature art is about the tale of Rustam fighting and slaying a dragon with the help of his horse Rakhsh.
Rostam or Rustam is the epic hero of the Persian epic Shahnameh in Persian mythology. Rustam was always represented as the mightiest of Iranian holy warriors. He was immortalized by the 10th-century Persian poet Ferdowsi in the Shahnameh, or Epic of Kings, which contains pre-Islamic Iranian folklore and history.
The Shahnama ("The Book of Kings") is a long epic poem written by the Persian poet Ferdowsi between c. 977 and 1010 CE and is the national epic of Iran (Persia), Afghanistan (Khorasan), Tajikistan and the Persian-speaking world.
The modern artist has executed the painting in minute delicacy with a marked attention to detail of the battling characters set against a beautiful backdrop of flora & fauna in an outdoor setting.
This is Persian style art at its finest. It will captivate you with it’s outstanding beauty and unique features—from the incredibly intricate designs to the rich variety of inks and colors. You’ll be amazed by the level of intricacy in the art. And whether it’s for your wall or private collection, it’s sure to intrigue you and your guest viewers.
Buy this Persian painting today to display or add to your Asian art showcase. Only one piece available. Acquire it before it is gone.
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