Artwork
Emperor Jahangir
Emperor Jahangir is a paint painting by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1610 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This painting depicts a scene from the court of Emperor Jahangir, showing the emperor seated on a raised platform surrounded by attendants and princes.
Subject & Meaning
The central figure, Emperor Jahangir, receives pearls from his eldest son, Prince Khusrau, in a private audience attended by other princes and courtiers, suggesting a familial and ceremonial context.
Technique & Style
Rendered in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, the work employs chiaroscuro, characteristic of the Baroque style, to create a sense of depth and dramatic lighting.
History & Provenance
The painting was acquired by Luzac & Co in 1950 and later purchased in 1955 with the support of the National Art Collections Fund.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
