Baz Bahadur
1592
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1592
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a defeated king fleeing a fort. His women stand on a terrace above, watching. Clouds swirl around them. The scene comes from the Akbarnama, a book made for the Mughal emperor Akbar. Akbar ruled India in the 1500s. His artists told stories in pictures. Jagan painted this scene with soft colors and careful lines. The book kept records, not just art. If you like this style, check out Jagan.
