Portrait of Murad Bakhsh (1624–61)
1704
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1704
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a small, richly dressed prince with a calm face, holding a flower. His turban sparkles with tiny gems, and his robe shimmers in gold thread. This wasn’t just a painting—it was a jewel. The portrait was once set in gold and worn like a badge by family or supporters. It’s rare to see one that survived outside its original frame. To see more tiny, jewel-like portraits, look up Mughal India, court of Shah Jahan (reigned 1628–58), Indian art.
