The Seven Labors of Rostam

Illustrating “The Seven Labors of Rostam” Series of acts carried out by the greatest of the Persian heroes, Rostam. This story was retold by Ferdowsi in his epic poem, Shahnama.

Third stage: At midnight, the monstrous dragon appears, and the faithful horse tries to rouse his sleeping master. Rostam succeeds to slay the dragon.

Scratch board with sandpaper on offset printing plates