Shah Jahan
1620
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1620
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Shah Jahan is a 1620 paint by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows five people in a bright, open space with a blue sky and green hills beyond. A man in a white robe sits on a raised platform, holding a fan while another man leans close to him. Two women stand nearby—one holds a tray of flowers, the other stands with her hands folded. A third woman in a yellow dress stands to the left, holding a fan too. The colors are bold: reds, greens, and blues stand out against the white robes and gold accents. The man sitting looks like he’s in charge, with a sword nearby and a shield leaning against the platform. The women’s clothing is detailed, with patterns and jewelry adding texture. The scene feels busy but calm, like a moment frozen in time. If you like this style, look up Baroque next to see more paintings with drama and rich colors.
The painting depicts Shah Jahan seated beneath a canopy, holding one of his four sons, possibly Aurangzeb, born in the autumn of 1618. Executed in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, the work was formerly owned by Warren Hastings and Captain E. G. Spencer-Churchill before being acquired by a museum in 1965.
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