This painting is based on Shahnameh ( book of the kings) of Ferdowsi series.

Before Rostam and Sohrab meet ( Father & Son),a new war between Iran and Turan began. On the battlefield, they fought neither knowing the true name of his opponent. After a very long and heavy bout of wrestling, Rostam broke Sohrab's back and stabbed him. Sohrab dying, told Rostam that his father would avenge his death and only then did they realize their identities. Sohrab showed the armband amulet that Rostam had once given Tahmineh, who in turn had given it to her son, to keep him safe during war. Rostam grieved heavily and sent his commander to get the medicine, Panacea, that came too late.

When Tahmineh , Sohrab’s mother receives the tidings of her son's death. She is recorded to have cried:

 Whom shall I now clasp, up on my bosom,

Who is there that will rid me of my grief,

Whom shall I call upon to take thy place,

To whom shall I impart my misery and pain?

Woe for his soul and body, eye and luster,

That dwell in dust, instead of hall and park!