Rustam and Sohrab in battle

The painting illustrates a scene from the tragedy of Rustam and Sohrab, a story from the Shahnama. Rustam and Sohrab are seen on the battlefield. A wounded Sohrab is lying on the ground with his headgear and dagger fallen around him. Rustam is in conversation with the dying Sohrab.

Kind

artefact

Date

1600–1699 CE