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15th century · Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper · Asian Art

Having received the embryo of Mahavira from the Brahmani Devananda, transplanted by Indra’s ambassador Harinaigamesin, Trisala, previously concerned over the embryo’s welfare, becomes distressed. The queen indicates her despair to her handmaiden and orders all festivities at the palace to cease. Her legs, revealed at the ankles, indicate the posture of a person unconcerned with her demeanor. A textile canopy, decorated with parading gajasimhas (mythical hybrid elephant-lions), hangs heavily over the scene.

Artist

Unknown

Date

15th century

Medium

Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper

Culture

India (Gujarat)

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1955