A medieval Islamic manuscript illustration depicts the legendary figure Iskandar commanding armies and craftsmen to construct a massive defensive wall against the mythical forces of Gog and Magog, with the composition divided into registers showing the ruler enthroned above and the frantic labor of workers below. Rendered in jewel-toned reds, blues, golds, and earth tones with intricate detail throughout, the painting radiates the ornamental richness and narrative complexity characteristic of Persian manuscript illumination. In a study lined with literary treasures or a gallery celebrating historical chronicles. Made to order by hand at our own Denver facility, it arrives as nine wood panels, each a half-inch thick with a keyhole on the back so it hangs easily. The natural grain shows through the artwork, so no two come out exactly alike.