Emperor on Horseback in Procession

This miniature painting makes an impression with its vividly detailed rendition of a royal procession. The key focus is on the emperor who sits on a majestic horse. As a mark of his splendour, he is shown with a halo around his head and is portrayed more prominently than others. Also gracing the artwork on the upper left side is a bodiless face framed in a black circle. This figure adds a touch of intrigue and suggest Western influences.

The process of painting on old paper as in this particular work, is a complicated one, where the page, taken from an old book, is first cleaned and then painted upon.