The Emperor Alamgir (reigned 1658–1707) on Horseback
1700
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1700
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Emperor Alamgir (reigned 1658–1707) on Horseback is a 1700 unspecified by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
You see a Mughal emperor on a prancing white horse, spear in hand, while a servant holds a parasol above his head. This painting mixes Indian royal symbols with European-style horse portraits. The parasol—a sign of kingship for centuries—shows how Mughal rulers borrowed ideas from both East and West. The artist likely worked from prints sent as gifts to the court. If you like this, look up more about the subject: mughal dynasty (1526-1756).
