Basu beheads Namadpush and enters Acre Castle
1570
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1570
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a man swinging a sword at another man’s head. The victim kneels, eyes wide. Others watch, some holding weapons. The scene is from the Hamzanama, an epic tale Akbar ordered be illustrated. Artists used bright colors and detailed patterns. Look closely at the folds in the robes. This art helped shape Mughal style. Search for the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of these pages.
