Old World Portraits
Emperor Shah Jahan Standing on a Globe
Bichitr
An iconic imperial Mughal portrait depicting Emperor Shah Jahan as a universal sovereign, masterfully rendered by the court artist Bichitr.
Emperor Jahangir Embraces Shah Abbas
Abu al-Hasan, Mohammad Sadiq
1618 · Gold, Paper, Ink, Watercolor Paint
A stunning 17th-century Mughal allegory of royal friendship and global peace.
$243
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with mellow gold warmth — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Office · Study · Library
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Aged gold, Soft gray, Terracotta clay
About the piece
Painted by the renowned Mughal court artist Abu al-Hasan around 1618, this masterpiece depicts an idealized embrace between the Mughal Emperor Jahangir and the Safavid Shah Abbas I. The figures are positioned atop a globe, which in turn rests upon a lion and a lamb, symbolizing a reign of absolute peace and harmony. This work is a premier example of the technical virtuosity and symbolic depth achieved during the height of the Mughal Empire.
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