The prince sent back to the place of execution for the sixth time, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot): Eighth Night
Suraju (Indian)
c. 1560
Medium
gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper
Dimensions
20 × 14.3 cm · painting only: 10.3 × 10.3 cm
Classification
Painting
Department
Indian and Southeast Asian Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of Mrs. A. Dean Perry
Accession Number
1962.279.69.b
Tags
male
About this artwork
The deceitful handmaiden addresses the king, who sits against a golden floral backdrop. She appeals for the sixth time to have the young prince executed. In the lower register, the prince kneels with his hands bound, awaiting execution. The king’s vizier, dressed in orange, once again stalls the execution.
About the Artist
Suraju (Indian) ( ) · –