The breaking of the bow
Description
Illustration from MSS of Ramayana
The scene lay within the palace compound with tents. In the left upper part, Vanaka 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 a 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 is seen a horseman. The yellow foreground is covered with flowers and floral sprays, green background, and a blue sky on top.
Collection
Indian Miniature Paintings
Object Type
Miniature Painting
Material
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Schools/Culture/Period
Rajasthani
Technique
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Date
Dated VS 1706 (1649 CE)
Location
Mewar, Rajasthan
Dimension
38.1x22.9 cms (without border)