Mughal Emperor Court Scene Natural colors Miniature Painting

The painting is depicting a court scene from the Shah Jahan-Nama showing the emperor being weighed against bags of gold. This opulent ceremony was performed annually on the birthday of the emperor and the gold was then distributed in charity to the poor. The painting shows the emperor's ministers and other nobles standing barefooted on a floral carpet. The border of the painting is done with the flowers and leaves where gold is used to make the border of these flowers.  This is an excellent quality Kishangarh style painting. 

This miniature is done with the utmost care and in minute details, with strong lines and bold colors set in harmonious patterns.

Mughal Miniature Painting Depicting Life and Lifestyle of Indian Emperors and Kings, narrating the Heroic deed of Rajput kings and Mughal Emperors were the favorite subjects for the miniature artists. These paintings are like binocular through which we can see the Medieval history of India. This Miniature is done with the utmost care and in minute details, with strong lines and bold colors set in harmonious patterns.