What contributed to the popularity of Golconda's art in Europe in the late seventeenth century?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option2: Dutch merchants
Golconda's art became popular in Europe as Dutch merchants carried portraits of sultans to the continent in the late seventeenth century.
Golconda’s art became popular as Dutch merchants carried the portraits of sultans in the late seventeenth century to Europe. These were probably done for the bazaar and had references to royal paintings. The earlier Golconda paintings, dated 1635–1650, at times as large as eight feet high, were made to be used as wall hangings. These paintings are covered with pictorial designs, generally, figures in architectural settings of varied origin.