Artwork
Legend of Durga
Legend of Durga is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
About this work
Overview
The Legend of Durga is a painting depicting a dynamic scene with two figures. A woman, dressed in pink and wearing a crown, rides a horse, while a man in red and yellow attire accompanies her, holding a bow and arrow.
Subject & Meaning
The woman, likely representing Durga, is shown with a sword, suggesting a narrative related to her mythological exploits. The man's aimed bow and arrow imply an action or battle scene, though the target is not visible within the painting.
Technique & Style
The painting features a light green background and vibrant colors for the figures' clothing, creating a sense of contrast. The depiction of the figures and their actions conveys a sense of movement and energy.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
