Artwork
Bhairavi Ragini
Bhairavi Ragini is a paint painting by the Mughal Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1520 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This painting is an opaque watercolor on paper, illustrating the musical mode Bhairavi Ragini. It depicts a female figure in a devotional setting.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a woman, adorned with jewelry and holding a stringed instrument, seated on a rug before a shrine to Lord Shiva. The architectural elements and decorative motifs suggest a Hindu courtly context.
Technique & Style
The painting features intricate details, including a checkered skirt and ornate jewelry, rendered in opaque watercolor. The architectural setting reflects late 15th-century Sultanate design influences.
Context
The cultural and musical significance of the woman's attire and instrument imply a specific cultural or devotional context, potentially related to the Bhairavi Ragini musical mode.
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
