Akbar and Jaimal
1592
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1592
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Akbar and Jaimal is a 1592 paint by Unknown, a mughal_painting work, depicting battle, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
You see a painting of Akbar and Jaimal in battle. The painting shows a dramatic moment in the fall of the Rajasthani fortress of Chitor. It's interesting because the story behind it is based on a real event, where Akbar's shot killed the Rajput hero Jaimal. Check out the technique of sfumato to learn more about how artists create soft, hazy effects in their work.
