Portrait of a lady-in-waiting

anoniem, c. 1635 - c. 1645

There are very few true-to-life portraits in early India. The depictions of both individual queens and anonymous ladies-in-waiting, such as this one, are idealized. This was undoubtedly an aesthetic choice. However, it was also virtually unthinkable that an artist could enter the women’s quarters to see them in real life. The paintings were commissioned by the emperor and other nobles and intended for private use.

  • Artwork typeIndian miniature
  • Object numberRP-T-1993-187
  • Dimensionsheight 126 mm x width 69 mm, height 290 mm x width 208 mm
  • Physical characteristicsgouache in kleuren en goud