Prince and ascetics, from the Late Shah Jahan Album

Govardhan (Indian, active c.1596–1645)

Artist

Govardhan (Indian, active c.1596–1645)

Date

c. 1630

Medium

Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper

Origin

India, Mughal court, reign of Shah Jahan (1628-1658), Mughal Dynasty (1526-1756)

Collection

Cleveland Museum of Art

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