Meeting of Parasurama and Rama

54.1/19 Obv

Meeting of Parasurama and Rama

54.1/19 Obv

Description

Illustration from MSS of Ramayana

Folio 76 - Scene laid on undulating ground. The mounds painted grey, green, purple and yellow are covered with trees and grass tufts. On the left are Rama and his Brothers on two chariots followed by horsemen and elephant riders. In the second incident, Rama and Dasaratha are shown receiving Parshurama. On the right is Parshurama armed with an axe and bow and arrows; the gods are standing behind him. In the right corner, Parsurama is going away apparently satisfied. The Brahmins and hermits are performing yajna in the foreground. Grey and blue sky on top.

Dated VS 1706

Collection

Indian Miniature Paintings

Artist

Manohar

Object Type

Manuscript

Material

Paper, Paint

Schools/Culture/Period

Rajasthani

Technique

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Date

1649 CE

Location

Mewar, Rajasthan

Dimension

38.1 x 22.9 cms (without border)