Portrait of an emperor, Mughal painting, 18th century

A bearded man in a long yellow robe, red sash, and tall patterned turban stands in profile with a sword at his side and a halo behind his head. He holds a small object near his chest against a pale, streaked background, with a grassy strip below and tiny flowers at the feet.

Artist

Unknown

Date

18th century

Medium

Gold, color, and silver on paper

Source

Smithsonian (National Museum of Asian Art)

Size

1417 × 2240 px

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Asian Art