New Naqqaliشاهنامه
Iskandar Rides into Kaydafa's Hall

Iskandar Rides into Kaydafa's Hall

From D5.20, Iskandar Plays Envoy and Is Recognized. It illustrates D5.20.21–28:

  • D5.20.21
    The servants drew the heavy curtains wide,And let him, still on horseback, pass inside.
  • D5.20.22
    An ivory throne upheld her royal frame;Her ruby, turquoise crown shone bright as flame.
  • D5.20.23
    She wore a Meccan robe of gold brocade,With many servants standing to give aid.
  • D5.20.24
    A covering spread overhead in gold,With woven work of jewels to behold.
  • D5.20.25
    Her face was bright and beautiful as day;The crystal columns framed her seat’s display.
  • D5.20.26
    Her servants stood with torques and earrings brightWithin the palace decked with gems and light.
  • D5.20.27
    Iskandar stood and on that splendor gazed,And whispered God’s great name and prayed, amazed.
  • D5.20.28
    Rum and Iran seemed nothing in his eyesBeside that seat, so splendid in its guise.

In the picture

Woodcut panels, identity sheets and banners © 2026 New Naqqali LLC, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0: share and adapt them for non-commercial use, with credit to New Naqqali. Rights & permissions.