Yaja and Upayaja perform a sacrifice for the emergence of Dhrishtadyumna from the fire, from Adi-parva (volume one) of the Razm-nama (Book of Wars) adapted and translated into Persian by Mir Ghiyath al-Din Ali Qazvini, known as Naqib Khan (Persian, d

Executed in a miniature painting tradition, the piece employs fine brushwork and a luminous palette to render the flickering flames and richly colored costumes. Delicate linear detailing defines the figures and architectural elements, while the use of perspective creates a shallow depth that draws attention to the central fire.

The composition originates from a Persian translation of the Razm‑nama by Mir Ghiyath al‑Din Ali Qazvini, known as Naqib Khan, dating to the early modern period. The painting has been part of a manuscript collection that passed through various private and institutional hands before entering a public museum collection.

As a visual interpretation of a cross‑cultural literary work, the painting reflects the exchange between Indian epic narratives and Persian artistic conventions. It serves as an example of how mythological themes were adapted for courtly audiences, influencing subsequent illustrated manuscripts in the region.