"Laur and Chanda in the Forest", Folio from a Chandayana (or Laur Chanda)
Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1525–50

By Maulana Da'ud

"Laur and Chanda in the Forest", Folio from a Chandayana (or Laur Chanda) is a codices from Northern or Central India created in ca. 1525–50 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring Page: 10 1/16 x 7 5/8 in. (25.5 x 19.4 cm) Painting: 7… attributed to Maulana Da'ud — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
DimensionsPage: 10 1/16 x 7 5/8 in. (25.5 x 19.4 cm) Painting: 7 11/16 x 5 13/16 in. (19.5 x 14.7 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineGift of Wendy Findlay, 1982
Dateca. 1525–50

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Northern or Central India. Flag of India

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses "Laur and Chanda in the Forest", Folio from a Chandayana (or Laur Chanda)?

"Laur and Chanda in the Forest", Folio from a Chandayana (or Laur Chanda) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was "Laur and Chanda in the Forest", Folio from a Chandayana (or Laur Chanda) created?

"Laur and Chanda in the Forest", Folio from a Chandayana (or Laur Chanda) dates to ca. 1525–50.

What material is "Laur and Chanda in the Forest", Folio from a Chandayana (or Laur Chanda) made from?

"Laur and Chanda in the Forest", Folio from a Chandayana (or Laur Chanda) is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

Where does "Laur and Chanda in the Forest", Folio from a Chandayana (or Laur Chanda) originate?

"Laur and Chanda in the Forest", Folio from a Chandayana (or Laur Chanda) originates from Northern or Central India.

Is "Laur and Chanda in the Forest", Folio from a Chandayana (or Laur Chanda) in the public domain?

"Laur and Chanda in the Forest", Folio from a Chandayana (or Laur Chanda) 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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