The Sasanian King Ardashir I (r. 180–242 C.E.) Hunting, from a dispersed Assembly of Histories (Majma’ al-Tawarikh) manuscript Artist: Unknown

ca. 1425

Asian Art

On view, 2nd floor, Asian Art

Ardashir I was the founder of the Sasanian Empire (224–651 C.E.), which controlled much of the greater Persian realm until the advent of Islam during what is considered one of the seminal eras in Persian history. Hunting scenes, which were meant to highlight a ruler’s prowess and underscore his legitimacy, were a major theme in Sasanian art and culture and played a critical role in the development of later visual traditions.

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper

Dimensions

sheet: 16 7/8 × 13 1/4 in. (42.8 × 33.6 cm)
image: 13 5/16 × 9 in. (33.8 × 22.8 cm)
other (Painting): 5 1/2 × 8 11/16 in. (14 × 22 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Wilson P. Foss, Jr.

Accession Number

1965.51.1

Geography

Herat, Afghanistan

Culture

Afghani, Islamic

Period

Timurid dynasty (1370–1507)

Classification

Paintings

Disclaimer

Note: This electronic record was created from historic documentation that does not necessarily reflect the Yale University Art Gallery’s complete or current knowledge about the object. Review and updating of records is ongoing.

Provenance
Foss catalogue No. W 1501, W v v;
Bibliography

  • Reza Mohamad Ghiasian, "The “Historical Style” of Painting for Shahrukh and Its Revival in the Dispersed Manuscript of Majma? al-Tawarikh," Iranian Studies 48 no. 6 (2015): 899.

Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

histories (visual works), manuscript

Subject

words

Signed

Signed lower left corner, "Babemin"

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