"Hamid Bhakari Punished by Akbar", Folio from a Manuscript of the Akbarnama. Folio from the Davis Album 1579 - 1629

"Hamid Bhakari Punished by Akbar" is a folio from a manuscript of the Akbarnama, a historical chronicle commissioned by Mughal Emperor Akbar, and painted by Abu'l Fazl. It depicts the punishment of Hamid Bhakari, a nobleman who is being chased by a group of gazelles, as Akbar and his entourage watch. The scene is full of movement, with the gazelles and horses leaping across the landscape. The use of vibrant colors and intricate detail is characteristic of Mughal painting. This folio is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, offering a glimpse into the world of the Mughal court.