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Shah Jahan, by Unknown, paint, 1710

Shah Jahan

Unknown

1710

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Shah Jahan is a 1710 paint by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1710 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a man with a long white beard and mustache, wearing a white turban adorned with jewels. He is dressed in a brown robe with a pattern of white shapes, and he wears three necklaces with large pearls and jewels. The background of the painting is a light green circle with a gold outline, set against a reddish-brown backdrop. The man's attire and the style of the painting suggest a sense of luxury and opulence. The use of jewels and pearls in the man's clothing and accessories adds to the overall sense of wealth and status. The painting is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

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