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The Ten Kings of Purgatory: King Yama rājā of the Fifth Court

Unknown

1800

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

The Ten Kings of Purgatory: King Yama rājā of the Fifth Court is a 1800 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1800 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a colorful scene with many figures. In the center, a large figure sits on a throne, wearing a blue robe and a crown. He holds a scepter in his right hand. The background is decorated with clouds and other designs. The painting is full of details, with many small figures around the central figure. Some of these figures are dressed in traditional clothing, while others appear to be demons or monsters. The overall effect is one of great energy and activity. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

The painting *The Ten Kings of Purgatory: King Yama rājā of the Fifth Court* was created around 1800 by an unknown artist. It was donated by Miss Fortescue and added to the collection in 1869, as recorded in the Asia Department registers during a 2022 provenance research project.

Read the full account in the museum source.