Original Composition
by Saman Keyvanpour
"Where kings ride, legends are born."
About the Artwork
“Shabdiz” A powerful masterpiece rendered in a Figurative-Expressive and Persian Mythological style. This painting by Saman Keyvanpour breathes life into ancient Persian lore, utilizing rich visual textures and majestic contrasts to portray the profound connection between the legendary monarch and his mythical stallion.
Artist Notes
“Shabdiz” depicts the legendary black horse of Khosrow Parviz, one of the most celebrated figures of ancient Persian history and literature. Set against a monumental architectural landscape, the rearing horse and richly dressed king dominate the composition, bringing together history, legend, and royal imagery. The painting reimagines this enduring figure of Persian cultural memory through a contemporary figurative language.
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Lyrics
آشوب و خَبَر آمَد گُفتَند کِه اهریمَن غافِل، زِ میان بَرچید گَنجورِ شَهَنشاهی بیتاب، تُرا شَبْدیز اِی رَخش، تُرا هَمزاد فَردا زِ که جویم باز آن گوهرِ مَزدایی بِسپار دِرَفشان را بَر سَر دَرِ این خانه آن شاه، چُنین گُفتا، آن کاوِه، بِه تَنهایی
Living Artwork
The visual intensity of the rearing stallion was developed in alignment with rhythmic orchestral layers that echo ancient epic traditions. The music serves as a subtle shadow to the canvas, capturing the thunderous gallop and the royal gravity of Persia's legendary force.
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