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The prince’s ordeal continues, he is ordered away to be executed for the fifth time, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Eighth Night
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The deceptive handmaiden appeals her case to the enthroned king, falsely claiming that the young prince has assaulted her. The prince, dressed in white, is taken away by two armed guards to be executed.
| Artist / Maker | Ghulam ‘Ali |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1560 |
| Culture / Origin | Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605) |
| Medium | gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Painting only: 16.4 x 11.1 cm (6 7/16 x 4 3/8 in.); Overall: 20 x 14.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
Ghulam 'Ali (Indian, active 1550s-1590s) Full biography →
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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