Emperor Farrukhsiyar
1770
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1770
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a group of men riding horses across a flat, greenish-blue landscape. The central figure holds a golden staff topped with a decorated orb, dressed in blue robes and a crown. Others wear simpler clothes or ride behind him, with one man on foot leading a white horse. The horses are richly decorated with red saddles and gold trim. Notice how the figures stand out against the plain background, with bright colors and sharp outlines. The central man’s halo suggests he’s meant to look holy or important. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
