Akbar
1592
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1592
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Akbar is a 1592 paint by Mahesh, a mughal_painting work, depicting hunting, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
You see Akbar on a raised white platform. He wears a long robe and a turban. Below, two giant elephants fight in a dusty courtyard. A crowd watches from the edges. Akbar commissioned this scene for the Akbarnama, a book about his life. Artists like Mahesh painted it by hand. They used bright colors and fine details to show power and action. Look up this same artist next.
