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 that illustrates a scene from a narrative associated with the goddess Durga.
Subject & Meaning
The scene features a woman, likely Durga, seated on a bed, surrounded by attendants. She is adorned in a red and purple sari and holds a mirror and a cup, while two men stand before her, dressed in traditional attire.
Technique & Style
The painting is marked by intricate details, vibrant colors, and bold lines, with a focus on the figures and their clothing. Geometric shapes contribute to the overall visual effect.
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
