Lovers and Beloveds: A Composite of Literary Scenes by Chitarman  II. An intricate multi-tiered Indian miniature painting depicting various courtly and romantic scenes from classic literature within a palace setting.

Lovers and Beloveds: A Composite of Literary Scenes

Chitarman II

1735 · Medium Not Listed

A stunning 18th-century Indian miniature featuring a rich tapestry of courtly life and literary legends.

$129

For the selected configuration

From $129

6 frame sizes

Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze

Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)

Where it works

A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with earthy terracotta warmth — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Living Room · Library · Study
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Terracotta clay, Aged gold, Warm beige

About the piece

Attributed to Chitarman II around 1735, this meticulously detailed painting serves as a visual composite of scenes from Persian, Urdu, and Sanskrit literature. The work captures a vibrant array of courtiers, lovers, and architectural details in a sophisticated multi-level composition characteristic of the period's masterful narrative style.

More like this

The Wedding of Thetis and Peleus

Contains nudity

copper

The Wedding of Thetis and Peleus

Jan Brueghel the Elder, Hendrick van Balen the Elder

A magnificent mythological banquet by Jan Brueghel the Elder and Hendrick van Balen, celebrating a divine wedding in a lush, detailed woodland glade.