'Rustam's Fourth Course, He Cleaves a Witch', Folio 120v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525, Made in Iran, Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper, Painting: H. 11 3/16 in. (28.5 cm), Codices, Painting attributed to Qadimi (active ca. 1525–65), The hero Rustam underwent seven tests of valor on his way to rescue Shah Kai Kavus. The artist has illustrated the climax of Rustam’s fourth course when the beautiful maiden who had beguiled him turned back into the witch she really was, to be dispatched by his sword
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