Emperor Jahangir
1610
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1610
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Emperor Jahangir is a 1610 paint by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a man sitting on a raised platform, wearing a purple robe and a turban. He is surrounded by other men, some of whom are standing and others who are seated. The scene is set outdoors, with trees and a building visible in the background. The man on the platform appears to be the central figure, and the others seem to be gathered around him. The colors used in the painting are muted, with shades of purple, red, and green dominating the palette. The painting is an example of Baroque art, characterized by its use of chiaroscuro and dramatic lighting. To learn more about this style, look up the Baroque movement.
The painting depicts Emperor Jahangir seated while receiving pearls from his eldest son, Prince Khusrau, during a private audience. Other figures present include the princes Parviz and Khurram, along with three courtiers. The work is rendered in opaque watercolour and gold on paper. It was later acquired by Luzac & Co in 1950 and purchased in 1955 with support from the National Art Collections Fund.
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