The emperor 'Alamgir (Aurangzeb)
1700
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1700
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The emperor Aurangzeb is depicted standing, full length, in this painting. He's richly dressed and bejewelled, with a halo around his head. This painting shows him as a young man, which is interesting because later in life he became more austere. He rejected the opulence of his youth due to his religious beliefs. Look up the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how artists use light and dark.
