Payag
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Payag was a major Indian Hindu artist of Mughal painting, in the 17th century.[1] He was noted for the dark realism of his paintings, including portraits of holy men and wounded soldiers, describing the horrors of war.[1]
Payag worked for several Mughal rulers, including emperors Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan. His career lasted about 70 years. He had a brother named Balchand, also a talented painter.[2]
Shah Jahan on Horseback by Payag.[3]
Portrait of Islam Khan II Mashadi by Payag
The Goddess Bhairavi Devi with Shiva, by Payag
