Lot 349 A STANDING PORTRAIT OF THE MUGHAL EMPEROR JAHANGIR 18TH CENTURY, MUGHAL, INDIA OPAQUE PIGMENTS ON TEXTILE

83 by 53 cm.
Catalogue Note: This portrait depicts Emperor Jahangir, the fourth Mughal ruler, in profile, dressed in an elegant white jama and adorned with a turban and pearl ornaments. He is shown holding a bejeweled sword and resting his hand on a black shield decorated with gold motifs and a crescent moon, symbolizing authority and imperial power. The delicate treatment of his facial features and the flat green background are characteristic of Mughal court portraiture from the 18th century. The halo around his head signifies his semi-divine status, often emphasized in Jahangir-era paintings.