Portrait of Luhrāsp Khān, Son of Mahābat Khān, from the Amber Album, Indian, Mughal dynasty, c.1655–1665. Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper. image: 23.7 x 12.7 cm; Sheet: 46.8 x 34.5 cm. Saint Louis Art Museum, Museum, 1:1942.

Portrayed here in profile is Luhrasp Khan (c.1612–1675), a high-ranking Muslim military commander of the Mughal imperial service. His beard communicates masculinity, while his straight-forward gaze suggests a powerful leader. Although they appear elaborate, Khan’s garment and boots are functional enough for battle. He is also armed with the weapons of a warrior: bow and arrow, dagger and shield, as well as a long, bejeweled sword. Known as a daring and arrogant soldier, Khan often fought alongside Mughal general Raja Jai Singh (1622–1667), ruler of the Rajput state of Amber in India. As with the other eighteen known Amber album paintings, Khan’s portrait is based on imperial court style and is the only known Rajput/Hindu commission to closely follow the Mughal palace model.