Dewalghat Diaries

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Mughal Fascination with Holy Men

This picture of an ascetic painted circa 1750 in Mughal India is an example of this engagement. The setting, the simple accessories, and the contemplative atmosphere are common to ascetics’ depictions of the time, in which their modest lifestyle and humble behavior were emphasized.