Shiva and Parvati
1740
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1740
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Shiva and Parvati is a 1740 paint by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a scene with two figures and an animal. The central figure, a man with long hair, wears a leopard-print loincloth and a necklace of skulls. He holds a trident in his right hand and a bowl in his left. Beside him stands a woman in a long dress, who appears to be holding his left hand. At their feet is a white cow with a bell around its neck. The background of the painting is a plain beige color, with a darker band at the top. The overall style of the painting is detailed and intricate, with a focus on the textures and patterns of the figures' clothing and accessories. This painting is an example of Baroque art.
The painting depicts Shiva walking alongside his bull Nandi, with Parvati following behind, rendered in opaque watercolour on paper from 1740. Shiva is shown wearing a leopard-skin around his waist and a necklace made of human heads.
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