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A holy man prostrating himself before a learned prince

Manohar

Cleveland Museum of Art

A drawing depicts a scene with two men. One man lies on the ground with his head to the right and his body extending to the left. He wears a long-sleeved garment and a turban. The other man stands over him, to his right. The standing man looks down. He wears a vest with buttons, a long skirt, and a head covering. The standing man holds a book under his left arm and his right hand is to his face. The background includes trees and a rocky area. The drawing has a light brown color with a blue and gold border.

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547 × 900 px
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