Untitled

Unknown

15th century · Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper · Asian Art

The king explains to his queen the meaning of her dreams, forecasting that she will bear the child Mahavira. The couple is engaged in intimate conversation, both seated on richly decorated thrones with a finely painted textile canopy above, signaling their royal rank. The second painting shows an assembly of astrologers summoned to the court to interpret Queen Trisala's dreams. Two are writing with pens.

Artist

Unknown

Date

15th century

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper

Culture

India (Gujarat)

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1955