Nistha Baruah
Art Researcher
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Portrait of Mirza Muhammad Hakim, Ruler of Kabul
The portrait looks really quiet for an image of a royal figure. Mirza Muhammad Hakim is shown alone beneath a tree without obvious symbol of power. This simplicity makes the painting personal than political. The calmness of his posture and surrounding creates a sense of…
The siege of Arbela in the era of Hulagu Khan
I think the painting represents not only the Mongol conquest but also the ideas of power and authority. What I find interesting is how a violent event like a siege is shown through a very detailed and organized composition, with so many figures taking part…