Hulagu Khan giving a feast and dispensing favor upon the amirs and princes, from a Chingiz-nama (Book of Chingiz Khan) of the Jami al-tavarikh (Compendium of Chronicles) by Lal, c. 1596–1600. Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper. Cleveland Museum of Art.
Hulagu Khan giving a feast and dispensing favor upon the amirs and princes, from a Chingiz-nama (Book of Chingiz Khan) of the Jami al-tavarikh (Compendium of Chronicles) · Lal · c. 1596–1600 · Cleveland Museum of Art

Hulagu Khan giving a feast and dispensing favor upon the amirs and princes, from a Chingiz-nama (Book of Chingiz Khan) of the Jami al-tavarikh (Compendium of Chronicles)

Lal

Year
c. 1596–1600
Medium
Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper
License
Public Domain

Hulagu Khan giving a feast and dispensing favor upon the amirs and princes, from a Chingiz-nama (Book of Chingiz Khan) of the Jami al-tavarikh (Compendium of Chronicles). Lal painted it c. 1596–1600. Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper. Cleveland, Ohio.

Lal used gum tempera, ink, and gold to create intricate details. The scene is set within a richly decorated interior, highlighting the opulence of the Mongol court.

The Jami al-tavarikh, or Compendium of Chronicles, is a historical manuscript. It documents the history of the Mongols among other dynasties.

Lal was active around 1596 to 1600. Specific details about his life remain scarce.

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio https://clevelandart.org/art/2013.304