Pir Muhammad Khan
1592
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1592
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Miskina shows Mughal soldiers crossing a river in a chaotic scene. One man drowns in the center as others struggle on horseback or inflated animal skins. A brave horse rears up, nearly knocking over its rider. This comes from the Akbarnama, the official history of Emperor Akbar. Akbar’s generals often died in river crossings like this one. The artist uses fine brushwork to show the water’s swirl and the men’s panic. See this in person at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
