The earlier Golconda paintings, dated 1635–1650, were made to be used as wall hangings. Which of the following is NOT said of these paintings?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → They had references to royal paintings
Option (1) At times they were as large as eight feet high — Said of the wall hangings. They were at times as large as eight feet high.
Option (2) They are covered with pictorial designs — Said of the wall hangings. They are covered with pictorial designs.
Option (3) They had references to royal paintings — Not said of the wall hangings. The references to royal paintings are named for the portraits of sultans that Dutch merchants carried to Europe, which were probably done for the bazaar.
Option (4) They generally show figures in architectural settings of varied origin — Said of the wall hangings. Their designs are generally figures in architectural settings of varied origin.
NCERT (2026-27): “Golconda School of Painting …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.” |