Panchaka Raga
1700
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1700
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Panchaka Raga is a 1700 paint by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows three figures in bright colors against a dark blue sky. The person in the center sits on a raised seat, wearing a white headpiece and an orange skirt. Two women stand on either side—one in a green and yellow dress, the other in orange with a gold cup in her hand. Their clothes have intricate patterns, and the background has wavy lines like clouds. The figures are drawn with bold outlines and flat colors, giving them a stylized look. The dark background makes their bright clothing stand out even more. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.
A ragamala painting on paper rendered in opaque watercolours depicts the musical mode Panchaka Raga, showing a prince seated with two female attendants, one offering oil and the other performing a massage.
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