Emperor on Throne - I

Deeply nuanced with clearly outlined features, this miniature painting offers a realistic appearance. It illustrates an emperor sitting on a royal throne in an open air setting amidst refreshing nature. He is being served by two lady attendants and a male attendant.

The artwork is enhanced with a lustrous border interspersed with gold foil. This art of incorporating gold leaf is inspired by the ancient Persian palette, where it was often used to embellish the borders of manuscript leaves.