Artwork

Hanuman in His Tantric Five-Headed Pancha Mukha Form

Hanuman in His Tantric Five-Headed Pancha Mukha Form, by Unknown, unspecified, 1892
Hanuman in His Tantric Five-Headed Pancha Mukha Form, by Unknown, unspecified, 1892

Hanuman in His Tantric Five-Headed Pancha Mukha Form is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This painting depicts a complex figure with multiple arms and five distinct faces, surrounded by smaller figures, animals, and unusual vegetation.

Subject & Meaning

The central figure is Hanuman in his Pancha Mukha form, a tantric representation with five heads, each wearing a crown, and numerous arms holding various objects and weapons.

Technique & Style

The painting features vivid colors, including bright reds, greens, and blues, against a light background, with some areas showing signs of wear and fading.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known