Indian - Rama Destroys Ogress - Walters W888
Summary
In the ancient Indian epic the "Ramayana," Rama, an incarnation of the god Vishnu, restores order to the world. For the rulers of the Hindu courts during the 18th and early 19th centuries, series of "Ramayana" illustrations provided models for behavior and sources of enjoyment. In a scene from his childhood, Prince Rama adjusts his bow. To the left is his brother Lakshmana and, further to the left, the sage Vishvamitra, Rama's teacher. Vishvamitra encourages Rama to take action against a demoness.
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artwork
17th century watercolor paintings from india
hindu art in the walters art museum
paintings from india in the walters art museum
tataka ramayana
walters art museum
india
hinduism
ramayana
fashion
hindu gods
hindu
rama
Date
1700 - 1725
Source
Walters Art Museum
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