Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1565–95

By "Paris painter"

Portrait of an Ahmadnagar Ruler is a codices Ahmadnagar from India created in ca. 1565–95 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring Image (?): 9 1/4 × 8 1/16 in. (23.5 × 20.5 cm) Frame: 15… attributed to "Paris painter" — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
DimensionsImage (?): 9 1/4 × 8 1/16 in. (23.5 × 20.5 cm) Frame: 15 3/16 × 9 5/8 × 1 1/8 in. (38.5 × 24.5 × 2.8 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineBibliothèque Nationale de France
Dateca. 1565–95

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Ahmadnagar, Deccan, India. Flag of India

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Portrait of an Ahmadnagar Ruler?

Portrait of an Ahmadnagar Ruler is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Portrait of an Ahmadnagar Ruler created?

Portrait of an Ahmadnagar Ruler dates to ca. 1565–95.

What material is Portrait of an Ahmadnagar Ruler made from?

Portrait of an Ahmadnagar Ruler is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

Where does Portrait of an Ahmadnagar Ruler originate?

Portrait of an Ahmadnagar Ruler originates from India.

Is Portrait of an Ahmadnagar Ruler in the public domain?

Portrait of an Ahmadnagar Ruler is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

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

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