Artwork
Hanuman, Rama and Sita
Hanuman, Rama and Sita is a paint painting by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1710 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1710 opaque watercolour on paper painting depicts a key scene from Hindu mythology, featuring Rama, Sita, and Hanuman, accompanied by Jumbavan, set against a vibrant red sky.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows Rama and Sita seated, being worshipped by Hanuman kneeling at their feet, highlighting devotion and reverence in Hindu mythology, with Jumbavan's presence adding depth to the narrative.
Technique & Style
Executed in bold, vibrant colors, the painting blends dynamic poses with detailed rendering, characteristic of a style that merges energetic movement with meticulous craftsmanship, evident in the worn yet expressive paintwork.
History & Provenance
Created in 1710, the painting's origins and ownership history prior to its current location are not detailed in available information.
Context
The painting's use of bright hues and dramatic composition aligns with the expressive and emotionally charged characteristics of the Baroque movement, though its specific regional or cultural adaptation is distinct.
Legacy
As a representation of a revered mythological scene, the painting contributes to the visual heritage of Hindu mythology's depiction in art, with its style influencing or reflecting contemporaneous regional artistic practices.
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
