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Jahangir Shooting the Head of Malik Ambar, early 17th century (opaque w / c, ink & gold on paper)
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Jahangir Shooting the Head of Malik Ambar, early 17th century (opaque w / c, ink & gold on paper)
3742877 Jahangir Shooting the Head of Malik Ambar, early 17th century (opaque w/c, ink & gold on paper) by Hasan, Abu l (fl.1605-27); 38x26 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; (add.info.: Artist: Inscribed (later) to Abu l-Hasan
Mughal dynasty, Reign of Jahangir, early 17th century
Mughal Court); Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution; Purchase - Charles Lang Freer Endowment
Media ID 25213246
© Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution Purchase - Charles Lang Freer Endowment / Bridgeman Images
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This striking image captures the intense moment of Jahangir Shooting the Head of Malik Ambar in the early 17th century. The artist, Abu l-Hasan, skillfully depicts this powerful scene with opaque watercolors, ink, and gold on paper.
Jahangir, the Mughal emperor, is shown firing a rifle at the decapitated head of his vanquished enemy Malik Ambar. The composition is filled with symbolism - from the balance between power and vulnerability to the surreal presence of a humpback whale and other animals in the background.
The intricate details in this artwork showcase not only the artistic talent of Abu l-Hasan but also provide insight into the royal court during Jahangir's reign. The use of gold highlights adds a sense of opulence to this historical moment.
As we gaze upon this painting, we are transported back in time to witness a dramatic event that shaped history. It serves as a reminder of both the brutality and grandeur that characterized life in medieval India under Mughal rule.
This print from Freer Gallery of Art offers us a glimpse into a bygone era where emperors ruled with absolute authority and conflicts were resolved through acts of violence. It is a testament to human nature's capacity for both destruction and creation.
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