The Tragedy of Sohrab & Rostam Painting

This painting is part of Shahnameh (The book of Kings), Persian history. The Shahnameh (Book of Kings) is the national epic of Iran, composed by the poet Ferdowsi between 980 and 1010 AD The story is about the final Iran-Turan battle, a new war between Iran and Turan was in view. The two armies faced one another and prepared for an imminent battle. By then, Sohrab had become known as the best fighter of the Turan army. Rostam's legend preceded him however and the Turan army cowered before the hero. No one else dared to fight Rostam, so Sohrab was sent to wrestle with the legendary hero. Though Sohrab knew his father's name he was unaware that the man before him was Rostam. On the battlefield, Rostam and Sohrab fought for what seemed an eternity, neither knowing the true name of his opponent. After a very long and heavy bout of wrestling, Rostam broke Sohrab's back and stabbed him. Sohrab dying, told Rostam that his father would avenge his death and only then did they realize their identities. Sohrab showed the armband amulet that Rostam had once given Tahmineh, who in turn had given it to her son, to keep him safe during war. Rostam grieved heavily and sent Goudarz to get the medicine, Panacea, that came too late. When Tahmineh found out that her son was dead, she burned Sohrab's house and gave away all his riches. Then breath departed from her body and her spirit rushed forth after Sohrab’s, her son. When Rostam killed Sohrab, he discovered the jewel, realizing that Sohrab was his own son. Thus, Tahmineh's name appears once more in the Shahnameh, when she receives the tidings of her son's death. She is recorded to have cried: Whom shall I now clasp, up on my bosom, Who is there that will rid me of my grief, Whom shall I call upon to take thy place, To whom shall I impart my misery and pain? Woe for his soul and body, eye and luster, That dwell in dust, instead of hall and park! This painting is very bright and modern combined with Persian miniature

Painting:Acrylic on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:36 W x 48 H x 2 D in

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