Shah Jahan

Miniature painting

India / South Asia Collection

Accession Nr.: 494
Type: painting; miniature
Date of production:
17th-18th c.
Mughal period
Place of production:
Materials: paper
Techniques: tempera
Dimensions: height: 13.8 cm
width: 13.5 cm
Portrait of Shah Jahan. On his head a Mughal turban, his robe is decorated with flowers, and his boots are decorated with gold patterns. His left hand is holding a flower, the flower is worn or missing. Glory around his head. Two fawns are visible in the background. The painting is slightly stained.