"The Sixth Joust of the Rooks: Bizhan Versus Ruyyin", Folio 343r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp
Folio 343r: The Sixth "Joust of the Rooks": Bizhan versus Ruyin
In the sixth joust Bizhan, Giv's son, takes on Ruyin, son of Piran. When arrows make no dent in the armor of either soldier, Bizhan steers his horse alongside Ruyin and crashes his mace down on his foe's head. Ruyin remains in his saddle at first but soon falls, his skull smashed to bits.
Folio 343v: The Seventh "Joust of the Rooks": Hajir versus Sipahram
The seventh champion, Hajir, another son of Gudarz, is pitted against Sipahram, a famous Turanian paladin. They draw their swords and battle furiously until Hajir strikes Sipahram's head and he breathes his last. Once again a banner is fixed on the Iranian mound.
In the sixth joust Bizhan, Giv's son, takes on Ruyin, son of Piran. When arrows make no dent in the armor of either soldier, Bizhan steers his horse alongside Ruyin and crashes his mace down on his foe's head. Ruyin remains in his saddle at first but soon falls, his skull smashed to bits.
Folio 343v: The Seventh "Joust of the Rooks": Hajir versus Sipahram
The seventh champion, Hajir, another son of Gudarz, is pitted against Sipahram, a famous Turanian paladin. They draw their swords and battle furiously until Hajir strikes Sipahram's head and he breathes his last. Once again a banner is fixed on the Iranian mound.
Artwork Details
- Title: "The Sixth Joust of the Rooks: Bizhan Versus Ruyyin", Folio 343r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp
- Author: Abu'l Qasim Firdausi (Iranian, Paj ca. 940/41–1020 Tus)
- Artist: Painting attributed to 'Abd al-Vahhab (Iranian)
- Date: ca. 1525–30
- Geography: Made in Iran, Tabriz
- Medium: Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper
- Dimensions: Painting (recto):
H. 6 1/16 in. (15.4 cm)
W. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)
Painting (verso):
H. 8 9/16 in. (21.7 cm)
W. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)
Entire Page:
H. 18 5/8 in. (47.3 cm)
W. 12 9/16 in. (31.9 cm) - Classification: Codices
- Credit Line: Gift of Arthur A. Houghton Jr., 1970
- Object Number: 1970.301.44
- Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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