Malasri Ragini
1640
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1640
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Malasri Ragini is a 1640 paint by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows three women in bright, patterned clothes standing in a lush garden. One holds a white flower, another waves a fan, and the third stands near a peacock perched on a tree. Behind them is a red building with white windows and a balcony, where a dog lies on the ground. The colors are bold—greens, reds, golds—and the scene feels busy but calm. The women’s jewelry and the peacock suggest this might be a scene of leisure or celebration. The garden looks carefully planned, with trees and flowers filling the space. Look up Baroque to see how this painting fits into that art movement.
