Artwork
Bhairava Raga
Bhairava Raga is a paint painting by Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Bhairava Raga is a painting created around 1650 using opaque watercolor on paper. It is an illustration associated with the musical mode Bhairava raga.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene centered around Shiva, who is ash-covered and attended by maidservants. One of the attendants is shown applying sandal paste to his arm, highlighting a moment of intimate care.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its use of bright, vivid colors against more subdued backgrounds, such as the brick walls. The figures are rendered in a flat and stylized manner, lacking realism. The painting's condition is worn, with some color peeling away.
Context
The illustration is associated with the Bhairava raga, a musical mode, suggesting a connection between visual art and musical expression in its original context.
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
