Rama and Sita
1735
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1735
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a chaotic scene with lots of people on horseback and one person riding in a palanquin. The colors are bright—reds, yellows, and greens—and the figures wear turbans, robes, and armor. Some men are holding sticks or weapons, while others look like they’re running or fighting. One detail stands out: the horse in the center is rearing up, and the person in the palanquin looks calm despite the chaos around them. This painting is from the Baroque period, which often included dramatic action and movement. If you like this, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like it.
