Akbar
1592
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1592
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows Akbar on a white horse, arrow in hand, as his guards chase attackers in Delhi. The scene comes from the Akbarnama, the official story of his rule. Artists Jagan, Bhawani Kalan, and Madhav worked together on it. Akbar wears a simple white robe. The attackers are small in the background. The artist used bright colors to show action and power. Want to see more like this? Look up Jagan.
