Author
Indian
Publication Date
12th century AH/AD 18th century (Mughal)
Publication Place
India (Place of Origin) -
Subject
Manuscripts and Rare Books, Islamic World, Islamic Manuscripts, India, Nepal, and Tibet
Type
Document
Language
Arabic
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
Yes
Physical Dimensions
H: 16 5/16 x W: 11 5/8 in. (41.5 x 29.5 cm); Image H: 6 7/8 x W: 4 5/16 in. (17.5 x 11 cm)
Library
The Walters Art Museum
Record ID
W.711
Library Location
Not on view
Date
12th century AH/AD 18th century (Mughal)
Notes
This painting, Walters manuscript leaf W.711, depicts the third Mughal Emperor Akbar (reigned 963 AH/AD 1556-1014 AH/AD 1605). It was executed in Mughal India in the12th century AH/AD 18th. Akbar is shown seated on a throne and holding the crown in his hands. The inscription in Devanagari script on the left side identifies the sitter as Akbar. The image is framed by salmon and blue borders with illuminated floral motifs.
Sergi Ayrıntıları
Illuminated Manuscripts: Masterpieces in Miniature. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore.
Sergi Yılı
1984-1985
Bağış/Edinim
Acquired by Henry Walters
