Rustam Collection

Raksh Saves Rustam from a Lioness, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), c1500. Creator: Unknown
Raksh Saves Rustam from a Lioness, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), c1500

Rustam Slays the White Div, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1608. Creator: Unknown
Rustam Slays the White Div, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1608

Battle Scene and Text (recto), Text (verso), Folio from a Shahnama (Book of... early 17th century. Creator: Unknown)
Battle Scene and Text (recto), Text (verso), Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), early 17th century

Rustam Approaching the Tents of King Kubad... between 1550 and 1575. Creators: Unknown, Ferdowsi
Rustam Approaching the Tents of King Kubad; Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdawsi (image 2 of 5), between 1550 and 1575

Costumes of the Achaemenid kings of Persia
Costumes of the Achaemenid kings. King Cyrus the Great on his golden throne, King Xerxes I under parasol, Persian king riding a quadriga or four-horse chariot, and on a galley

Rustam Lassos Rakhsh, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), ca. 1450. Creator: Unknown
Rustam Lassos Rakhsh, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), ca. 1450

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Rustams Seventh Course: He Kills the White Div, c. 1500-1540s (w / c & gilt on paper)
1196767 Rustams Seventh Course: He Kills the White Div, c.1500-1540s (w/c & gilt on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 47x31.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Rustam slaying jackal, from the Shahnama of Firdausi, Ilkhanid dynasty (1256-1353), dated 1341

The Birth of Rustam, page from a copy of the Shahnama of Firdausi, Safavid dynasty (1501-1722)? dated c.1620

"Rustam Pained Before Kai Kavus", Folio 146r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings
5892466 " Rustam Pained Before Kai Kavus", Folio 146r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, by Abu l Qasim Firdausi, c.1525-30 (opaque w/c, ink)

The return of Rustam with Bijan from Turkestan, 1341 (opaque w / c, gold & ink on paper)
873728 The return of Rustam with Bijan from Turkestan, 1341 (opaque w/c, gold & ink on paper) by Persian School, (14th century); 37.1 x26.2 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Rustam lassos the Khaqan of China and pulls him from his elephant, c
874197 Rustam lassos the Khaqan of China and pulls him from his elephant, c.1450 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (15th century); 19.7 x19.1 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Rustam catches his horse Rakhsh, c. 1480 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874195 Rustam catches his horse Rakhsh, c.1480 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (15th century); 25.7 x16.4 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Rustam)

Beaker depicting the Shahnama, Kashan, Iran, Saljuq Period
FSG348655 Beaker depicting the Shahnama, Kashan, Iran, Saljuq Period, late 12th century (stone-paste painted under glaze and over glaze with enamel) by Persian School

The rock-cut tomb of Artaxerxes I, c. 466-464 BC, with a Sasanian relief below depicting
BOO179113 The rock-cut tomb of Artaxerxes I, c.466-464 BC, with a Sasanian relief below depicting Shapur Is victory over the Romans (photo) by Achaemenid, (5th century BC); Naqsh-e Rostam

Rostam asleep, near his horse and a slaughtered leopard
LRI3725853 Rostam asleep, near his horse and a slaughtered leopard, from a manuscript of the Shahnameh, by Firdawsi (gouache on paper) by Persian School; Biblioteca Nazionale, Naples

Rustam catches his horse Rakhsh (ink, opaque watercolor on paper)
5932666 Rustam catches his horse Rakhsh (ink, opaque watercolor on paper) by Persian School, (15th century); 33.9 x 25.1 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Rustam rescues Bijan from the pit from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c
5932572 Rustam rescues Bijan from the pit from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c.1590-1600 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School

Rustam slays Suhrab from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c. 1590-1600 (ink
5932567 Rustam slays Suhrab from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c.1590-1600 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 32.4 x 20.8 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

A reclining woman surrounded by attendants, 1450-75 (ink
5932625 A reclining woman surrounded by attendants, 1450-75 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Indian School, (15th century); 31.6 x 27.6 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Rakhsh fights the lion to protect Rustam, c. 1610 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874390 Rakhsh fights the lion to protect Rustam, c.1610 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 20.4 x11.7 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Rustam)

Rustam lassoes the Khaqan of China and drags him from his white elephant, c
874436 Rustam lassoes the Khaqan of China and drags him from his white elephant, c.1790 (opaque watercolor and gold) by Indian School, (18th century); 25.7 x14.3 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Beaker depicting the Shahnama, Kashan, Iran, Saljuq Period
5894008 Beaker depicting the Shahnama, Kashan, Iran, Saljuq Period, late 12th century (stone-paste painted under glaze and over glaze with enamel) by Persian School

The Birth of Rustam from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c. 1590-1600 (ink
5932569 The Birth of Rustam from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c.1590-1600 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 32.3 x 20.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Rustam and his men attack Afrasiyabs palace from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c
5932715 Rustam and his men attack Afrasiyabs palace from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c.1590-1600 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School

Rustam blinds Esfandiar with an arrow (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
873110 Rustam blinds Esfandiar with an arrow (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 34.4 x22.8 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Rustam, hero of the Persian epic poem the Shahnameh, fighting a demon (engraving)
5207538 Rustam, hero of the Persian epic poem the Shahnameh, fighting a demon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rustam)

Rustam and his men attack the fortress of Gang Dizh from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c
5932570 Rustam and his men attack the fortress of Gang Dizh from a Shahnama (Book of kings), c.1590-1600 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School

Beaker depicting the Shahnama, Kashan, Iran, Saljuq Period
5894010 Beaker depicting the Shahnama, Kashan, Iran, Saljuq Period, late 12th century (stone-paste painted under glaze and over glaze with enamel) by Persian School

Rustam unwittingly kills his son Suhrab in battle, 1843 (engraving)
3744538 Rustam unwittingly kills his son Suhrab in battle, 1843 (engraving) by Persian School; Private Collection; (add.info)

The return of Rustam with Bijan from Turkestan, 1341 (opaque w / c, gold & ink on paper)
873729 The return of Rustam with Bijan from Turkestan, 1341 (opaque w/c, gold & ink on paper) by Persian School, (14th century); 37.1 x26.2 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Rustam counsels Kay Khusrau on combat with Afrasiyab, c. 1610 (ink & gold on paper)
874396 Rustam counsels Kay Khusrau on combat with Afrasiyab, c.1610 (ink & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 20.7 x12.1 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Rustam battles a div, or demon, c. 1620 (opaque w / c on paper)
874214 Rustam battles a div, or demon, c.1620 (opaque w/c on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 19.4 x14.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Rustam, legendary hero of the Shahnameh)

Rustam catches his horse Rakhsh, c. 1480 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874196 Rustam catches his horse Rakhsh, c.1480 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (15th century); 25.7 x16.4 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Rustam)

Kavus receives Rustam, c. 1610 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
3505410 Kavus receives Rustam, c.1610 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 18.5x18.3 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Shahru identifies Burzu as Rustams grandson during the final combat between Rustam
5932629 Shahru identifies Burzu as Rustams grandson during the final combat between Rustam and Burzu, c.1425-50 (opaque watercolor and gold on paper by Indian School)

Rustam before Kay Ka us, 1450-75 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper)
5932621 Rustam before Kay Ka us, 1450-75 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Indian School, (15th century); 29 x 23.8 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Beaker depicting the Shahnama, Kashan, Iran, Saljuq Period
5894011 Beaker depicting the Shahnama, Kashan, Iran, Saljuq Period, late 12th century (stone-paste painted under glaze and over glaze with enamel) by Persian School

The white demon Akvan carries Rostam (or Rustam), son of Zal
LRI3725848 The white demon Akvan carries Rostam (or Rustam), son of Zal, from a manuscript of the Shahnameh, by Firdawsi (gouache on paper) by Persian School; Biblioteca Nazionale, Naples

Rustam lifts Afrasiab from his saddle by his belt, c. 1790 (opaque w / c & gold)
874437 Rustam lifts Afrasiab from his saddle by his belt, c.1790 (opaque w/c & gold) by Indian School, (18th century); 25.8 x14.6 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Rustam Slays Esfandiyar, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1666-67

Rustam Battles Sava, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 15th century

Rustam Discoursing with Isfandiyar, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), dated A.H. 741/A.D. 1341

Rustams First Course: Rakhsh Kills a Lion, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), ca. 1430-40

Rustam Captures Rakhsh, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), mid-15th century

Rustam Saved by his Horse Rakhsh from an Attacking Lion, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, late 15th century

Rustam Captures the Horse Rakhsh, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, late 15th century

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"Rustam: The Legendary Hero of Ancient Iran" In the 5th Century BC, during the reign of the 6th Achaemenid Dynasty Empire in Iran, a legendary figure emerged - Rustam. Known for his extraordinary strength and bravery, Rustam's tales have been immortalized in various forms of art throughout history. One such depiction can be found at Naqsh-e Rustam, where an ancient relief showcases Roman Emperor Valerianus kneeling before the might of Persian power. This encounter symbolizes the dominance and influence of the Achaemenid kings over their adversaries. Costumes worn by these Persian rulers are beautifully preserved at Naqsh-e Rustam as well. These intricate garments provide a glimpse into the opulence and grandeur associated with Achaemenid royalty. The legend extends beyond historical records to mythical narratives captured on paper. In one stunning artwork from c. 1500-1540s, we witness Rustam slaying a fearsome White Div with watercolor and gilt embellishments. This portrayal highlights his prowess as a warrior against supernatural creatures. Another illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) depicts Rustam engaged in combat with a jackal during the Ilkhanid dynasty (1256-1353). It showcases not only his physical strength but also his unwavering determination to protect his kingdom. Even his birth is celebrated artistically; Safavid dynasty artists created exquisite pages depicting "The Birth of Rustam" within copies of Firdausi's Shahnama. These delicate paintings capture both beauty and significance surrounding this hero's arrival into the world. Folio 146r from another edition reveals an emotional moment titled "Rustam Pained Before Kai Kavus. " Here we see our protagonist grappling with inner turmoil while facing challenges that test even his indomitable spirit. But it is not just battles that define this epic figure.