Artwork
Kakubha Ragini
Kakubha Ragini is an unspecified painting by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Kakubha Ragini is a painting depicting a serene yet dramatic scene. A woman in yellow stands on a lotus-shaped boat surrounded by peacocks, set against a backdrop of a palace, trees, and turbulent sky.
Subject & Meaning
The scene is accompanied by text in a narrative script, possibly describing the events or story being illustrated. The woman and the accompanying figures may be part of a larger mythological or poetic narrative.
Technique & Style
The painting features bold, flat colors with minimal shading, and is framed by a red border. The style is characterized by its use of vibrant colors and a focus on the overall composition rather than depth or perspective.
Context
The painting's dramatic and narrative qualities evoke comparisons to other artistic styles that emphasize grandeur and storytelling, such as the Baroque style.
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
