Jesus Among the Doctors in the Temple by Mir Kalan Khan. A young, haloed Jesus kneels before a group of scholars and figures within an ornate architectural pavilion overlooking a garden.
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Jesus Among the Doctors in the Temple

Mir Kalan Khan

1760 · Medium Not Listed

An 18th-century Indian miniature painting depicting a biblical scene with a unique blend of Mughal and European styles.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with warm gilded notes — holds a composed wall with restraint.

Often works in
Study · Office · Library
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
Walls
Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Aged gold, Rich brown, Deep burgundy

About the piece

Attributed to the master artist Mir Kalan Khan circa 1760, this painting illustrates the 'Farangi-sazi' style, where European subjects were reinterpreted through a Mughal lens. The work captures a young Jesus in dialogue with doctors and scholars within a meticulously detailed architectural setting, characteristic of the refined courtly art of Lucknow.

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