late 18th century
The painting depicts a Sufi Muslim saint. The green halo with golden rays emanating that surrounds his head denotes his divine status. He carries a staff in one hand and a flywhisk in the other. His turban features a large red cap, which signifies an affiliation to Shi‘i Islam and originated under the Safavids of Iran. The saint wears a richly-decorated pair of paduka, a type of Indian sandal.
18.3 x 11.7 cm (7 3/16 x 4 5/8 in.)
Ink with opaque watercolor and gold on paper
17th-18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper; Pahari Style, Basohli School
18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor on paper
18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor on paper
18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor on paper
18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor on paper
18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor on paper
18th centuryIndianInk, opaque watercolor and gold on paper; Late Mughal or Deccan Sultanate Style
18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor on paper
18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper;
18th-19th centuryIndianInk with opaque watercolor and gold on paper
17th-18th centuryIndian