COLLECTION NAME:
Rylands Collection
Record
Image Number:
JRL15091984
Reference Number:
Persian MS 9
Image Title:
Rustam and the Witch
Parent Work Title:
Shahnama / Khamsa
Translated Parent Work Title:
Book of Kings
Creator:
Firdawsī
Creator Role:
Author
Creator:
Nizami
Creator Role:
Author
Date Created:
15th century [mid]
Page/Sheet:
78a
Description:
Shahnama central text; Khamsa in margins. Illustrated: miniature: Rustam about to slay the witch; his arms are piled on a stool behind. Painter B. Miniature dimensions: 82 x 108 mm.
Language Code:
per
Language:
Persian
Subject:
Epic poetry
Subject:
Persian literature
Category of Material:
Manuscripts
Sub-Category:
Codex
Sub-Category:
Miniatures (paintings)
Technique Used:
Handwriting
Style Period:
Western Indian style
Style Period:
Timurid period
Item Height:
235 mm
Item Width:
158 mm
Current Repository:
The University of Manchester Library, U.K.
Rights Holder - Image:
The University of Manchester Library
Rights holder - Work:
The University of Manchester Library
References:
B.W. Robinson, 'Persian Paintings in the John Rylands Library' (1980)
Image Creation Technique:
Digital capture by Heritage Imaging, The University of Manchester Library
Date Image Added (yyyy-mm):
2015-11
Metadata Language:
eng-GB
Educational Notes:
Magic, Witches and Devils in the Early Modern World
Rustam and the Witch
