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Shah Jahan
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This sensitive portrait jewel was probably painted shortly after Shah Jahan came to the throne of the powerful Mughal Empire in 1628 after the death of his father, Jahangir. He decided to wear a full beard, in reference to his increased orthodoxy in comparison to his more liberal father and grandfather. The artist’s signature appears behind Shah Jahan’s nape.
| Artist / Maker | Hashim |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1630 |
| Culture / Origin | India, Mughal Period (1526-1756) |
| Medium | Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Overall: 5.4 x 3.7 cm (2 1/8 x 1 7/16 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
active mid-1600s Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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