Aqa Riza was a significant Persian artist who served Mughal Emperor Jahangir . He was also responsible for introducing a new Safavid spirit to the court . Created in the Mughal Court approximately around 1600 AD , mostly on the Emperor's request , this piece titled ' A Gardener Leaning on his Shovel ' displays royalty and artistic style at the samepoint of time . The monochromatic background of the painting highlights another important facet of the Mughal style of painting - not overly decorated or embellished with vibrant colours or other borders of gold or any other metal , simple yet elegant . However , the defined borders remain pretty much constant .
A simple , intricate border which is situated inwards screams royalty more than the monochromatic background . The offwhite panel with intricate designs on it is a quintessential feature of the Mughal style of painting . The Persian inscription in the painting makes it a signature Mughal painting , portraying the dominance of Persian as a significant language deftly . The gardener composes a calm , serene and firm countenance , his expression firm and observant . He is clad in the most basic Mughal attire , featuring a lavender overcoat and a yellow'jama'(a long overlapping coat , with cummerband tied around on the waist ) , followed by a white 'pagri'(turban) and 'pajjama's .
This work by Persian artist Aqa Riza, who served the Mughal emperor Jahangir, is described by the provided text as an example of royalty and artistic style during this time period in Mughal art.
