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Mughal Court Scene

Indian (Artist)

12th century AH/AD 18th century (Mughal)

ink and pigments on paper
(Manuscripts and Rare Books, Islamic World , Islamic Manuscripts, India, Nepal, and Tibet)

This Mughal painting, Walters W.698 attributable to the 12th century AH/AD 18th, depicts a court scene with a learned man addressing a seated Mughal ruler, most probably Jahangir (died 1037 AH/AD 1627). The painted images of Jesus and Mary behind him are found in other illustrations and are attested to in extant murals from Mughal India.

Provenance

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Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.

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Geographies

India (Place of Origin)

Measurements

H: 13 1/4 x W: 8 7/8 in. (33.7 x 22.5 cm)

Credit Line

Acquired by Henry Walters

Location in Museum

Not on view

Accession Number

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W.698.A

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