These paintings are exquisite works of Rajasthani/Mughal painting done on marble. Rajasthani painting is a
style of miniature painting very similar to Mughal paintings.
Mughal painting evolved in India during the reigns of the Mughal emperors (16th - 18th century) while
Rajasthani painting evolved mainly in the independent Hindu states of Rajasthan during the same period.
Mughal paintings generally focused on secular themes including depiction of the emperor and his court, flora
and fauna.
Rajasthani paintings, on the other hand, following popular wave of devotionalism among the Hindus depicted legends of
Hindu epics such as Lord Krishna and Radha; other difference came from their bolder use of color and ornamental
treatment of landsca.
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