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 presented in an open book format, featuring a text page alongside an illustrative page.
Subject & Meaning
The illustration depicts a woman, likely Durga, at the center of a star, surrounded by three bearded men. She wears a green sari and wields a sword and shield, suggesting a narrative related to her mythological significance.
Technique & Style
The painting's style is characteristic of traditional Indian art, with the illustration featuring vibrant colors and intricate details, set against a gray background with an orange border.
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
