Mughal Emperor Jahangir (1605-27) holding the picture of Madonna

A jharokha painting of Mughal Emperor Jahangir (r.1605-27) holding an image of Madonna in his hand. Here, both Jahangir and Madonna are shown with a halo, equating the figures spiritually. Christian imagery travelled from Europe with missionaries and traders, influencing Mughal miniatures of the time.

Kind

artefact

Date

1620 CE