Artwork
Pancam Ragini
Pancam Ragini is a paint painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1770 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Pancam Ragini is a painting executed in opaque watercolor on paper, exemplifying the Ragamala style. It depicts a serene scene with figures arranged on a raised platform overlooking a garden.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a seated man, adorned with a gold headpiece, accompanied by two women and a striped-clad servant. The tranquil atmosphere and the presence of musicians suggest a moment of leisure or celebration, associated with the musical mode Pancam Ragini.
Technique & Style
The use of bright colors and intricate patterns indicates a high level of craftsmanship, suggesting the painting was created for a patron of significance. The style is characteristic of Ragamala paintings, known for their vivid depiction of scenes associated with specific musical modes.
Context
The painting's style and execution imply it was produced within a courtly or aristocratic context, where such artworks were valued for their beauty and cultural significance.
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
