Zahhak Painting

The story of “Zahhak" from The Epic of Persian kings. This painting is a piece from “Minimal Shahnameh” painting collection. The devil deceived Zahhak in the Savaran-e Neyzeh Gozar Plain, the Arabian zone, and asked him to drop his father, Mardas, a virtuous man, in a well and then take over. Later, the devil appeared to Zahhak as a skillful chef. To thank him for his cooking, Zahhak, titled as Bivar Asb permitted him to kiss his shoulders. Suddenly, serpents grew from the spots where the devil kissed him. Zahhak the Serpent invaded the kingdom of Jamshid, who was proud of his glory. Jamshid left his throne and escaped. Zahhak the Serpent became the king of Iran for a thousand years. He married Arnavaz and Shahrnavaz, Jamshid’s daughters. .... To avoid the serpents disturbing Zahhak, the devil suggested that Zahhak nourish them with the brains of youths. Armayel and Garmayel, who were involved in this mission, used the brains of animals instead of the brains of youths in secret. Thus, they saved the lives of many and helped them escape. Then, one night, Zahhak had a terrible dream. He saw that a young man and his followers had invaded his castel, Gang Dezh. .... At last, with the support of the people and the blacksmith Kaveh, Freydun hit Zahhak with an ox-headed mace and flew the Kaviyan flag.... (A piece from “Minimal Shahnameh” Book.)

Painting:Acrylic on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:47 W x 39 H x 0.7 D in

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