'Kai Khusrau is Discovered by Giv', Folio 210v 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 1/8 in. (28.3 cm), Codices, Painting attributed to Qadimi (active ca. 1525–65) , and 'Abd al-Vahhab, After a seven year search for the future shah, the persistent Iranian knight Giv finally discovered the prince Kai Khusrau. Faithful to the story, the painting features an idyllic spring landscape, the remoteness of which is indicated by the barren hill in the background
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