This painting is by the renowned Pahari painter Nainsukh. Pahari is a style of painting particular to the Punjab Hills of northern India. This painting shows the local ruler Mian Mukund Dev of Jasrota, one of the small historical states of the region, riding with musicians. Mukund Dev (about 1720-1770) is wearing a yellow robe in honour of the Spring festival of Vasant. One of the musicians riding before the prince is singing, while his companion plays a drum. The lady with them is identified in the inscription in the upper border as 'the singer Amal'.
