Holy man and pupil
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Holy man and pupil is a 1850 paint by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows two men sitting cross-legged under a tree. Both wear simple white clothes, necklaces, and have shaved heads or short hair. One holds a small object, while the other has his hands folded. Behind them, a garden with flowers, sheep, and a distant building stretches out. The colors are bright but flat, with a red border framing the scene. The men appear calm, as if sharing a quiet moment. Their relaxed poses and the peaceful setting suggest a focus on spirituality or teaching. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
A large vertical page depicts a Vaishnavite holy man and his pupil seated together beneath a tree.
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