Emperor Jahangir
1630
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1630
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Emperor Jahangir is a 1630 paint by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a man standing in the center, wearing a crown and a long, flowing white skirt. He has a sword at his side and is holding a small object in his right hand. The background is green, and there is a decorative border around the edge of the painting. The man's clothing and accessories suggest that he is a person of importance, possibly a king or emperor. The style of the painting, with its use of bold colors and intricate details, is reminiscent of the Baroque period. The painting is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting is an opaque watercolor on paper depicting a portrait of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir, shown standing and facing left. He is dressed in striped pink and navy blue trousers, a transparent over-skirt, a geometric patterned belt, and an elaborate gold turban.
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