Shiva and Parvati
1780
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1780
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Shiva and Parvati is a 1780 paint by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a lively scene with bright colors. In the center, two figures sit on a white animal with a decorated saddle—one holds a trident, the other a small animal. Around them, four winged angels float above, each holding a weapon or a moon shape. Below, two men play instruments, and two others stand with hands raised, dressed in flowing robes. The background is a deep blue night sky with stars. The figures have tall crowns and detailed jewelry, suggesting they might be gods. The animal they ride looks like a bull, and the whole scene feels dynamic, with movement in the poses. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
The painting depicts Shiva and Parvati seated on the bull Nandi, surrounded by celestial figures and musicians, rendered in opaque watercolour on paper around 1780.
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