Description

In this jewel-like miniature from mid-17th century Bijapur, Sultan Ibrahim ‘Adil Shah II rides regally atop a richly adorned elephant, encircled by attendants bearing parasols, banners, and ceremonial emblems. Rendered in opaque watercolor and gold, the painting—attributed to the school of ‘Ali Riza ‘Abbasi—showcases exquisite stippling and shading, especially in the animated elephants. The composition radiates courtly splendor while capturing the rhythmic elegance of a royal procession, evoking the cultural refinement of the Deccan sultanate.