How a 426-year-old Mughal painting of the Virgin Mary fetched over three times its highest estimate
A remarkable Mughal painting named The Virgin Mary Standing in Prayer fetched an impressive £152,400 at Christie's auction recently. Created around 1600, this artwork showcases how European religious themes inspired Mughal artists. It highlights the fascinating cultural exchanges of the 16th and 17th centuries in India, featuring Virgin Mary, a revered figure in both Islamic and Mughal contexts, underscoring the era's rich artistic evolution.
