Vabhru-vahana
1616
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1616
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Vabhru-vahana is a 1616 paint by Abdullah, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a scene from the Mahabharata. It's a dramatic moment where Babhruvahana tries to seize a gem. The story behind it is interesting - this page was part of a book about war translated by order of the Mughal emperor Akbar. To learn more about this style of painting, look at the work of Abdullah, the artist who created it, or explore the movement: Baroque, but for now, check out the technique: sfumato.
