The breaking of the bow
Description
Illustration from MSS of Ramayana
Folio 66 - Scene laid within the palace compound with tents. In the left upper part, Janaka with his courtiers is conversing with VIsvamitra accompanied by Rama. While a few ladies look on. In the centre, the hermits and brahmins perform the fire sacrifice. A little further to the right are shown are large number of kings, some of whom have fainted while attempting to raise the bow. In the foreground, on the left, the bow is being dragged on a cart. In the centre, Rama has broken the bow. A little further are seen horsemen. The yellow foreground is covered with flowers and floral sprays, green background, 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)