From Dohras (Songs) 40 and 42 from the Kitab-i Nauras (Book of Nine Essences) of Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II of Bijapur (r. 1580–1627); verso: From Dohras (Songs) 40 and 36 from the Kitab-i Nauras of Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II

From Dohras (Songs) 40 and 42 from the Kitab-i Nauras (Book of Nine Essences) of Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II of Bijapur (r. 1580–1627); verso: From Dohras (Songs) 40 and 36 from the Kitab-i Nauras of Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah II

Khalilullah Butshikan

1618

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting is a page from the Kitab-i Nauras, a book of poetry and music. It features a central rectangle with a decorative border, containing lines of text in an unknown script. The text is written in black ink, with some words highlighted in red. The background of the page is a warm, earthy tone, with a subtle texture that suggests it may be made of paper or parchment. The central rectangle is adorned with intricate floral patterns and geometric shapes, adding to the overall sense of elegance and refinement. The use of red ink to highlight certain words adds a touch of drama and emphasis to the text. The painting is a beautiful example of the artistic style of the Baroque period, with its use of rich colors and intricate details. To learn more about this style, look up the Baroque movement.

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