"Emperor Babur Receiving a Visitor", Folio from a Baburnama (The Book of Babur)
Flag of PakistanIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1590

"Emperor Babur Receiving a Visitor", Folio from a Baburnama (The Book of Babur) is a codices probably Lahore from present-day Pakistan created in ca. 1590 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring Page: 14 x 9 in. (35.6 x 22.8 cm) Painting (with margins)… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
DimensionsPage: 14 x 9 in. (35.6 x 22.8 cm) Painting (with margins): 10 1/4 x 5 13/16 in. (26 x 14.7 cm) Painting: 9 1/4 x 4 15/16 in. (23.5 x 12.6 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineLouis V. Bell Fund, 1967
Dateca. 1590

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: probably Lahore, present-day Pakistan. Flag of Pakistan

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses "Emperor Babur Receiving a Visitor", Folio from a Baburnama (The Book of Babur)?

"Emperor Babur Receiving a Visitor", Folio from a Baburnama (The Book of Babur) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Emperor Babur Receiving a Visitor", Folio from a Baburnama (The Book of Babur) created?

"Emperor Babur Receiving a Visitor", Folio from a Baburnama (The Book of Babur) dates to ca. 1590.

What material is "Emperor Babur Receiving a Visitor", Folio from a Baburnama (The Book of Babur) made from?

"Emperor Babur Receiving a Visitor", Folio from a Baburnama (The Book of Babur) is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

Where does "Emperor Babur Receiving a Visitor", Folio from a Baburnama (The Book of Babur) originate?

"Emperor Babur Receiving a Visitor", Folio from a Baburnama (The Book of Babur) originates from present-day Pakistan.

Is "Emperor Babur Receiving a Visitor", Folio from a Baburnama (The Book of Babur) in the public domain?

"Emperor Babur Receiving a Visitor", Folio from a Baburnama (The Book of Babur) is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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