SAFAVID IRAN, LATE 16TH CENTURY

This painting has an attribution to Aqa Reza along the lower edge. The Iranian artist Aqa Reza entered the service of Prince Salim, the future emperor Jahangir, in the late 16th century. The name as found on our painting indicates that the work was executed during his time at Prince Salim’s court. Aqa Reza painted both in pale washes and in full colour. The latter mode is seen in our example and mirrors the Safavid Iranian style in which he was trained.