The breaking of the bow

54.1/16 Obv

The breaking of the bow

54.1/16 Obv

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)