Khusrau and Shirin in bed, c1410-c1411. Khusrau was a Sasanian king, and Shirin was his Armenian queen. Shirin is also in love with Farhad, a famous stone-cutter. When Khusrau discovers that his wife is in love with Farhad he becomes jealous and decides to test Farhad's love. He informs him that Shirin is dead. Farhad kills himself upon hearing this. Khusrau continues living with Shirin until his assassination. Shirin then kills herself and joins both her lovers.
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Khusrau and Shirin in bed, c1410-c1411. Khusrau was a Sasanian king, and Shirin was his Armenian queen. Shirin is also in love with Farhad, a famous stone-cutter. When Khusrau discovers that his wife is in love with Farhad he becomes jealous and decides to test Farhad's love. He informs him that Shirin is dead. Farhad kills himself upon hearing this. Khusrau continues living with Shirin until his assassination. Shirin then kills herself and joins both her lovers.

Date

1410

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Notre référence

HRM25A14_476

Model release

NA

Property release

NA

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

49,9Mo (5,9Mo) / 29,3cm x 42,8cm / 3455 x 5053 (300dpi)

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