Hunting with falcons in a landscape; verso: Calligraphy of Chaghatai Turkish poems in praise of wine, Sultan Muhammad Nur (Persian, c. 1472–1536) and Mirza Muhammad (probably Persian, active c. 1520s)

The recto depicts a falconry hunt, possibly showing a young Akbar (identified by a black feather in his turban) participating in this traditional Mughal sport. The verso's calligraphy, praising wine, contrasts with Akbar's later prohibition of alcohol, highlighting a shift in imperial values.

The painting exhibits delicate illumination and the use of a flowing nasta‘liq script for the calligraphy. The golden field and detailed horseback scenes reflect Persian artistic influences, characteristic of the period's Mughal court art.

Originally created for Akbar, this work was later mounted into a Mughal album. An inscription on the recto, naming another artist, is likely a later addition. The pre-Mughal calligraphy page was repurposed for the album, indicating the evolving tastes and collections of the Mughal court.

The work reflects the early Mughal period's cultural exchange, with Persian artists contributing to the imperial court's artistic output. The contrast between the hunting scene (a royal pursuit) and the wine-praising poetry (later banned) underscores the complex, changing norms of Akbar's reign.