The emperor Jahangir
1610
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1610
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The emperor Jahangir is a 1610 paint by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a man in rich, flowing clothes standing sideways. He wears a white robe with gold embroidery, a red turban, and bright red shoes. His right hand holds a stick, and his left rests on his chest. The background is simple, but the edges have fancy blue and gold patterns. The paper around the painting is worn and torn, like an old book page. The colors are soft but stand out against the faded edges. If you like this style, look up Baroque.
The painting depicts the Mughal emperor Jahangir, incorrectly labeled as Shah Jahan in the inscription above his head, rendered in opaque watercolour and gold on paper. Standing in profile facing right, he holds a sword in his right hand.
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