How a 17th-century Mughal master captured the divine and the imperial
In short: Explore the dual mastery of the artist Payag. A Met curator examines how his work ranges from the opulent portraits of Emperor Shah Jahan to profound, esoteric depictions of the goddess Bhairavi.
This presentation by Navina Haidar, Curator in Charge of Islamic Art at The Met, delves into the works of Payag, a significant talent active at the Mughal court between approximately 1591 and 1658. The video contrasts two distinct styles: an equestrian portrait of Shah Jahan, which highlights the intricate details of worldly luxury, and the painting 'The Goddess Bhairavi Devi with Shiva' (ca. 1630–35).
The latter work, executed in opaque watercolor and gold on paper, serves as a bridge between Indian artistic traditions and deep philosophical inquiries into the nature of the universe and death.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Esoteric Visions: The Goddess Bhairavi Devi by the Mughal Artist Payag | Insider Insights
- Also: Insider Insights - Esoteric Visions: The Goddess Bhairavi Devi by the Mughal Artist Payag - Arts Initiative at Columbia University
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