“A King and his Attendants”
Date1520
PeriodSafavid
MediumGouache painting, gold, and ink on paper
DimensionsPainting: 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (21.6 x 11.4 cm)
Leaf: 11 1/2 x 7 1/4 in.
ClassificationsPaintings
Object number11.6.3
DescriptionThe central theme of the enthroned king is a key aspect of the princely cycle; the sovereign is, quite literally, the sun orbited by his court. Notice his placement on a high wooden takht (throne), with the lapis-painted tile panel behind him framing his head and emphasizing his importance.On View
Not on view
12th - 13th century
1520
19th - 20th century
c 1790 CE
19th century
19th century
