The Dream of Zuleykha
1770
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1770
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Dream of Zuleykha is a 1770 unspecified by Unknown, a Mughal Painting work, depicting Lucknow, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a man in bright red and gold robes standing near a sleeping woman. Above them, three winged figures float in a dark sky, one holding a glowing orb. The woman lies on a patterned rug, her head resting on a pillow, while the man holds a staff. The edges of the picture are framed with intricate gold and blue designs. Notice the way the light from the orb casts a soft glow on the man’s face, making him stand out against the dark background. The sleeping woman’s relaxed pose contrasts with the drama above. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
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