"Dervish With a Lion", Folio from the Shah Jahan Album 1475 - 1655

"Dervish With a Lion" is a folio from the Shah Jahan Album, created by the artist Padarath between 1475 and 1655. The artwork features a dervish, a Muslim mystic, holding a staff and walking alongside a lion in a landscape setting. This miniature painting is framed with intricate floral designs in vibrant colors, showcasing the Mughal style of art. The painting is a testament to the Mughal era's fascination with wildlife and its incorporation into artistic expressions. This folio, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is a remarkable example of Mughal miniature painting and provides insights into the cultural and artistic sensibilities of the time.