'The Final Joust of the Rooks: Gudarz Versus Piran', Folio 346r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525–30, Made in Iran, Tabriz, Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper, Painting: H. 11 x W. 7 1/2 in. (H. 27.9 x W. 19 cm), Codices, Painting attributed to Qasim ibn 'Ali (active ca. 1525–60), The artist has captured the essentials of this tragic story with delicate sensitivity. The Iranian Gudarz has wounded the old Turanian warrior Piran, but in respect for his seasoned enemy, has offered him safe passage to the Turanian army
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