Kesu Das, India c, 1585
Paper, gouache, gold
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
The elephant and rider rest in the shade of a tree. The animal's legs are chained together to prevent sudden movements. The miniaturist Kesu Das was active in the workshop of the Mughal emperor Akbar. He was a master in the rendering of light on fabric.
Information from Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
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