Artwork
Dasaratha and Rama
Dasaratha and Rama is a paint painting by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1690 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Dasaratha and Rama' is an illustration from a series depicting scenes from the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. It showcases a poignant moment between King Dasaratha and his son Rama, rendered in vivid colors with intricate details.
Subject & Meaning
The scene captures King Dasaratha embracing Rama, who is depicted with blue skin, symbolizing his status as an incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu. Rama's reassurance is in response to Dasaratha's anxiety following Rama's confrontation with Parasurama.
Technique & Style
The artist employed vivid colors to bring the narrative to life, incorporating detailed elements such as the three princes on horseback in front of the chariot, who are Rama's brothers.
History & Provenance
This painting was part of an ancestral collection belonging to Raja Raghbir Singh of Shangri, a descendant of the rulers of Kulu in the Punjab Hills of northern India.
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
