"Encampment in the Hills: Jahangir with Falcon", Folio from a Manuscript of the Akbarnama. Folio from the Davis Album

Abu'l Fazl

early 17th century · Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper · Islamic Art

The emperor Jahangir appears in an outdoor encampment, identifiable by his halo, royal falcon and fur collared hunting coat, although his facial features are stiff not portraitlike. The style and small dimensions of this painting resemble folios of the early 17th century "Chester Beatty Akbarnama" manuscript, of which several folios are incorporated into the Davis album. Yet patently, this is a later painting, perhaps made by an artist in India or Iran, to match the historical style of the Akbar manuscript.

Artist

Abu'l Fazl

Date

early 17th century

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Theodore M. Davis Collection, Bequest of Theodore M. Davis, 1915