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 four-armed woman standing on a tiger, surrounded by a bull and an elephant. She is dressed in a red top, green skirt, and crown, with jewelry adorning her neck, arms, and ears.
Subject & Meaning
The woman's attire and multiple arms suggest she is a deity. The animals around her add drama and tension, possibly symbolizing a mythological or symbolic struggle.
Technique & Style
The painting features a bold red background with a yellow border, creating a striking visual contrast. The figures are depicted in a stylized manner, with the woman's multiple arms and the animals' poses conveying a sense of dynamic 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
