"Siyavush and Jarira Wedded", Folio 183v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Abu'l Qasim Firdausi, commissioned by Shah Tahmasp, circa 1525–30

Folio from an illustrated manuscript; codices. Date: circa 1525–30. Dimensions: Painting: H. 11 1/8 x W. 8 9/16 in. (H. 28.3 x W. 21.7 cm); ; Entire Page: H. 18 5/8 x W. 12 5/8 in. (H. 47.3 x W. 32.1 cm). Medium: gold, ink, paper, silver, watercolor. Collection: Metropolitan Museum of Art.