The Witch Anqarut ties Malik Iraj to a tree
1570
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1570
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a woman tying a man to a tree. The story behind it is interesting. It's part of a big book called the Hamzanama, which was made for a powerful emperor named Akbar. The book tells a long story with many adventures and heroes. You can learn more about this style by looking at the technique of chiaroscuro.
