Sultan Ibrahim Adham Visited by Angels

Sultan Ibrahim Adham Visited by Angels

More miniature work in breathtaking detail, this time Indo-Persian in style. The Sultan Ibrahim Adham, who, after a visionary dream, famously gave up his throne and riches to live in the forest as a dervish, is here visited by angels. This subject was popular in 18th century Mughal painting.

The Angels (detail) Ibrahim Adham Visited by Angels – C19th Indo-Persian Mughal miniature painting Verso
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