Ravana, King of Lanka, with bow
1825
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1825
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Ravana, King of Lanka, with bow is a 1825 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a blue-skinned figure with many arms, a tall crown, and a fierce expression. He’s holding a bow, a sword, and other objects, standing over two smaller, headless bodies on the ground. His clothes are bright red and gold with intricate patterns, and his arms end in sharp, detailed hands. The figure’s extra arms and heads suggest a mythical character. The text below hints at a story where chopped-off body parts grow back—this is a common theme in some ancient tales. Want to see more like this? Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
A drawing from a series of one hundred depictions of Hindu deities produced in South India portrays Ravana, King of Lanka, holding a bow, with severed limbs and heads arranged at his feet.
Read the full account in the museum source.
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