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
Legend of Durga is a painting that falls within the religious genre, suggesting a visual narrative drawn from Hindu tradition. The work’s title indicates that it portrays the mythic figure of Durga, a deity associated with strength and protection.
Subject & Meaning
The composition likely illustrates a scene from the Durga legend, where the goddess confronts and defeats a demon, embodying the triumph of good over evil. Such imagery serves both devotional and didactic purposes within its cultural context.
Technique & Style
While specific details of the artist’s technique are not provided, the painting’s classification as a religious work implies the use of symbolic iconography and conventional color palettes typical of devotional art, possibly employing precise brushwork to render divine attributes.
History & Provenance
The creator of Legend of Durga is identified only by a unique identifier, indicating that the artist’s full name or biography is not publicly recorded. The piece is referenced in relation to the Detroit Institute of Arts, suggesting it is part of their collection or research holdings.
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
