Artwork
Raja Rawal Sabal Singh Bhatti
Raja Rawal Sabal Singh Bhatti is a paint painting by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1690 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This painting is an opaque watercolour portrait of Raja Rawal Sabal Singh Bhatti, a ruler of Jaisalmer.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted in 17th-century attire, wearing layered, ornate clothing and accessories, conveying his status and importance. His serious expression and dignified demeanor suggest a representation of his authority.
Technique & Style
The artist used a range of colours to create a striking visual effect, with the subject's clothing standing out against a plain background. The use of chiaroscuro is not evident, but the contrast between the subject's attire and the background achieves a similar dramatic effect.
Context
The painting is likely a product of the Rajasthani or Mughal artistic traditions, which often featured portraits of rulers and nobles in elaborate attire.
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
