Original Composition
by Saman Keyvanpour
"Where kings ride, legends are born."
About the Artwork
Shabdiz is the legendary black horse of Khosrow Parviz, the great king of Persia, celebrated in Shahnameh and ancient epic traditions. More than a steed, Shabdiz was a symbol of loyalty, power, and divine destiny. Together, king and horse became a force of legend, rising through battles, glory, and time. This painting captures that eternal bond—where myth, memory, and majesty become one.
Artist Notes
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.
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Cinematic Interpretation
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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