Untitled
1592
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1592
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a city under construction, with buildings and walls being built. The city is Fathpur Sikri, a new royal city built by Akbar in 1571. It's interesting because it shows a specific moment in history, with a lot of detail about the construction process. To learn more about this style of painting, look up the technique of sfumato.
