A prince visiting a holy man in a rocky landscape
The painting depicts a rocky landscape with a group of people. A man on horseback is at the top center. He wears a turban and a long robe. A figure on foot leads the horse by the bridle. The man on horseback faces right. The rocky landscape has some trees and a few buildings in the background. In the foreground, a man sits cross-legged on the ground, wearing a red turban and a long robe. He faces right. To his left, two men sit on the ground. One wears a red turban, and the other wears a turban and a long robe. Several other figures are scattered throughout the scene. Some wear turbans and long robes. One man leads a horse. The border of the painting is ornate and gold. The background of the painting is yellowed with age.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 512 × 900 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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