The Fire Ordeal of Siyawush from a Shahnama Manuscript

16th century

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Caption

The Fire Ordeal of Siyawush from a Shahnama Manuscript, 16th century. Opaque watercolor and gold on paper, image: 14 3/16 x 17 5/16 in. (36 x 44 cm) frame: 26 x 23 5/8 in. (66 x 60 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Charles S. Grippi in memory of Professor Virgil H. Bird , 2002.93a-b. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

The Fire Ordeal of Siyawush from a Shahnama Manuscript

Date

16th century

Dynasty

Safavid

Period

Safavid Period

Medium

Opaque watercolor and gold on paper

Classification

Work on Paper

Dimensions

image: 14 3/16 x 17 5/16 in. (36 x 44 cm) frame: 26 x 23 5/8 in. (66 x 60 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Charles S. Grippi in memory of Professor Virgil H. Bird

Accession Number

2002.93a-b

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