"Fighting Arjuna, Susarma Unleashes the Suparna Weapon which Invokes Garuda", Folio from a Razmnama

Q: When was ""Fighting Arjuna, Susarma Unleashes the Suparna Weapon which Invokes Garuda", Folio from a Razmnama" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1616–17.

Q: Is ""Fighting Arjuna, Susarma Unleashes the Suparna Weapon which Invokes Garuda", Folio from a Razmnama" in the public domain?

Yes, "Fighting Arjuna, Susarma Unleashes the Suparna Weapon which Invokes Garuda", Folio from a Razmnama is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

'Abd al-Rahim ibn Muhammad Bairam Khan Khan-i Khanan

ca. 1616–17

"Fighting Arjuna, Susarma Unleashes the Suparna Weapon which Invokes Garuda", Folio from a Razmnama by 'Abd al-Rahim ibn Muhammad Bairam Khan Khan-i Khanan

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper

Dimensions

H. 13 11/16 in. (34.7 cm) W. 8 11/16 in. (22 cm)

Classification

Codices

Department

Islamic Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1955

Accession Number

55.121.34

Tags

MenMythical CreaturesHorsesChariots

Art Historical Context

This dynamic folio from the *Razmnama*—the Persian translation of the ancient Indian epic *Mahabata*, commissioned by Mughal Emperor Akbar—captures a thrilling battle scene from the Kurukshetra War. Titled *"Fighting Arjuna, Sus Unleashes the Suparna which Invokes Garuda,"* it shows the heroic archer Arjuna locked in combat with Susarma, son of Trigarta's. As Susarma releases the celestial Suparna astram (weapon), the divine eagle Garuda materializes in a burst of power, swooping amid rearing horses, hurtling chariots, and fierce warriors. Such illustrations bridged Hindu mythology with Persia...

"Fighting Arjuna, Susarma Unleashes the Suparna Weapon which Invokes Garuda", Folio from a Razmnama

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