A MUGHAL PAINTING DEPICTING JAHANGIR IN DARBAR, INDIA
The painting depicts the Emperor Jahangir in the midst of a darbar. A darbar served an array of purposes including formal discussions of affairs of state and royal ceremonies. Here, Jahangir is seen in an audience hall surrounded by his son Prince Khurram (Shah Jahan) and grandson Prince Shah Shuja, along with courtiers. The position of the courtiers flanking the emperor denotes their privileged status following the strict protocol governing such ceremonies.
A similar but earlier painting depicting this same scene is shown in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
80 by 50 cm.
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The painting depicts the Emperor Jahangir in the midst of a darbar. A darbar served an array of purposes including formal discussions of affairs of state and royal ceremonies. Here, Jahangir is seen in an audience hall surrounded by his son Prince Khurram (Shah Jahan) and grandson Prince Shah Shuja, along with courtiers. The position of the courtiers flanking the emperor denotes their privileged status following the strict protocol governing such ceremonies.
A similar but earlier painting depicting this same scene is shown in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
80 by 50 cm.
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