Artwork
Bhairavi Ragini
Bhairavi Ragini is a paint painting by the Mughal Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This opaque watercolor painting on paper, part of a Ragamala series, combines everyday life with religious devotion in its depiction of a serene indoor scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows two figures within a simple brick building: one standing with a fan, dressed in yellow and green, and another seated in red and gold, playing a stringed instrument. A white goat is present, and a nearby shrine with a golden pot, framed by a red curtain, suggests a moment of worship or religiously inspired music.
Technique & Style
Executed in opaque watercolor on paper, the work features a muted color palette with accents of yellow, green, red, and gold, emphasizing the tranquil blend of daily activity and spiritual practice.
Context
As a Ragamala painting, it belongs to a tradition of illustrating musical modes (ragas) through visual narratives, often blending human emotion, nature, and the divine.
History & Provenance
Provenance details are not provided in the available information, though similar works can be found at institutions like the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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
