Figure Studies
Bahram Gur Slaying a Dragon
Mohammad Zaman
A legendary scene of kingly courage and mythical confrontation from 17th-century Persia.
Fitnah and Bahram Gur
Mohammad Zaman
1675 · Medium Not Listed
A vibrant 17th-century Safavid painting depicting the legendary test of strength between Fitnah and King Bahram Gur.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with rich warm-brown color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Olive green, Soft gray
About the piece
Created by the renowned artist Mohammad Zaman in 1675, this masterpiece of Safavid painting illustrates a famous episode from the 'Haft Paykar'. The scene shows the servant girl Fitnah demonstrating her extraordinary strength to the Sasanian king Bahram Gur by carrying a full-grown ox, rendered with exquisite detail and characteristic Persian courtly elegance. The inclusion of calligraphy panels and the influence of European perspective make this a sophisticated example of late 17th-century manuscript art.
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