Ferdowsi was a Persian poet and the author of the Shahnameh (Book of Kings), an epic poem that is considered one of the greatest works of Persian literature. Shahnameh, is an epic poem that chronicles the history of the Persian empire and its mythical past. Comprising over 50,000 verses, the Shahnameh spans the creation of the world to the Arab-Islamic conquest of Persia. It is a repository of Persian mythology, legends, and historical accounts, preserving the cultural heritage of Persia.
The following passage From Ferdowsi's Shahnameh was captured through the use of Calligraphy:
Whoever is wise, also will be strong;
For the aged heart, from wisdom, becomes young!
Take learning every moment as your goal;
If you wish to illuminate your soul!
-Ferdowsi
توانا بود هركه دانا بود
ز دانش دل پير برنا بود
زماني مياساي ز آمو ختن
اگر جان همي خواهي افروختن
- فردوسى
Ferdowsi's legacy remains alive through his enduring masterpiece, the Shahnameh, which remains a source of inspiration, cultural pride, and artistic excellence in Persian-speaking communities around the world.
The print is available in two sizes, 11x14" and 12x16".
Each print includes a description card, which has the English, Arabic/Farsi translations, as well as a preview of the selected piece.
The Gold Frame package includes a double matting of Cream and Gold that beautifully compliments the tan background.
