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Original fileIran, lo shah 'abbas incontra l'ambasciatore indiano khan 'alam, isfahan 1630-40 ca
A Persian miniature painting featuring three figures arranged in a triangular composition against a muted, gold-toned background with faint floral line work. To the left, a man in a blue patterned tunic and white turban kneels, extending his hands to receive a small cup from a man on the right, who wears a vibrant orange patterned tunic, green trousers, and a distinctively pointed hat. Standing between and slightly behind them is a slender attendant in a tan jacket, dark trousers, and white turban, holding a round wine decanter. The scene is framed by a border of intricate red and green floral patterns.
This painting depicts a historical diplomatic encounter in 17th-century Isfahan, reflecting the sophisticated courtly culture and cross-cultural exchange between the Safavid Empire of Persia and the Mughal Empire of India.
شبيه شاه عباس
Translation
Portrait of Shah Abbas
Shah Abbas I
The central figure is identified by inscription as the Safavid ruler Shah Abbas I, known for his patronage of the arts.
Object
gouache
paper
Safavid
Persian
portrait
Digital Source
Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
3920 × 5256 px
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