Hunting with falcons in a landscape; Verso: Calligraphy of Chaghatai Turkish poems in praise of wine, Sultan Muhammad Nur (Persian, c. 1472–1536) and Mirza Muhammad (probably Persi

Prince Akbar and Noblemen Hawking, Prince Akbar and Noblemen Hawking, Probably Accompanied by His Guardian Bairam Khan Attributed to 'Abd al-Samad (Iranian, Shiraz ca. 1505/15–ca. 1600) Artist: Assigned to Mir Sayyid Ali Date: ca. 1555–58 Culture: India (Mughal court at Delhi) Medium: Opaque watercolor and ink on paper Dimensions: Page: 14 1/4 x 9 9/16 in. (36.2 x 24.3 cm) Image: 8 1/2 x 5 1/8 in. (21.6 x 13 cm) Mat size: 15 x 20 in. (38.1 x 50.8 cm) Classification: Paintings Credit Line: Lent by the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection Rights and Reproduction: Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection This artwork is not on display Share Description This is among the earliest known examples of Mughal painting in Delhi and is a rare work that can be associated with the reign of Humayun. It most probably was produced soon after Humayun recaptured Delhi in 1555. Although not inscribed, recent research suggests that it most probably depicts, in the foreground, the young prince Akbar hawking, accompanied by his guardian Bairam Khan. A year later, the prince’s father was dead, and the prince was emperor. This is a rare example of early Mughal painting as an independent work, not pa