Artwork
Raja Bhau Singh
Raja Bhau Singh is a paint painting by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1675 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A double-sided painting on paper depicts Raja Bhau Singh in opaque watercolor and gold. The artwork presents two distinct images of the subject.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows Raja Bhau Singh wearing ornate attire, including a yellow jacket with embroidered sleeves, and holding a spear and a small object. His serious expression and the presence of a weapon convey a sense of authority and power.
Technique & Style
The use of bright colors, intricate patterns, and gold suggests a high level of craftsmanship. The simple orange background with a faint sky adds to the overall visual effect, characteristic of a style often associated with depictions of rulers.
Context
The painting's style and the subject's portrayal with a weapon indicate that it was likely created during a time when rulers were often depicted with symbols of power.
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
