Layla and Majnun
Unknown
17th century
Classification
Painting
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment
Accession Number
F1924.4
Tags
IndiaMajnunMughal dynasty (1526 - 1858)Reign of Jahangir (1605 - 1627)South Asian and Himalayan Artillumination
About this artwork
Mughal Court
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...