Jahangir and the Sufi — Antique Indian Art Print

Bichitr, allegory · Mughal, c.1620

A restored Indian artwork from the Marginalia archive, captioned with its history:

In this allegory Emperor Jahangir hands a book to a humble Sufi rather than to kings, choosing piety over worldly power.

A Mughal allegory: a haloed Jahangir on an hourglass throne hands a book to a Sufi, with kings waiting below.

Materials & origin

• Material: 200 gsm gallery-grade, acid-free fine-art paper (FSC-certified).
• Print: Archival giclée, 12-colour printing, smooth matte finish for glare-free display.
• Artwork: Restored from a public-domain Indian original; colour and detail digitally cleaned for large-format print.
• Origin: Made on demand and shipped from the print hub nearest you, cutting transit and waste.
• Framing: Sold unframed; ships rolled in a protective tube.