Artwork
Vinoda Raga
Vinoda Raga is a paint painting by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1740 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Vinoda Raga is a painting in opaque watercolor on paper, depicting a scene from a Ragamala illustration associated with the musical mode of the same name.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a prince seated on a rug with two women on his knees, set against the backdrop of a pavilion. The figures are adorned in vibrant attire and jewelry, suggesting a scene of leisure or courtly entertainment.
Technique & Style
The artwork is characterized by its use of bright colors and intricate patterns on the clothing, as well as detailed architectural elements in the background, including decorative borders and small windows.
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
