"Courtiers with a Riderless Horse", Folio from a Manuscript of the Akbarnama. Folio from the Davis Album 1579 - 1629

"Courtiers with a Riderless Horse" is a folio from the *Akbarnama*, a manuscript commissioned by the Mughal emperor Akbar. Created by Abu'l Fazl, the emperor's advisor and court historian, the illustration depicts a group of courtiers gathered around a riderless horse. The scene takes place in a hilly landscape with an elephant in the foreground. This folio, part of the Davis Album, exemplifies the refined Mughal miniature painting style of the late 16th century, characterized by detailed figures and a harmonious composition. The *Akbarnama*, meaning "Akbar's Book," is a historical account of Akbar's reign, showcasing the emperor's patronage of art and culture.