Three Heads (fragment of a wall painting)
550
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows three heads, a fragment of a wall painting from the 6th century. It's interesting because it comes from the Kizil Grottoes, which was an important Buddhist center. The site had many rock-cut caves with rich paintings, and this fragment gives us a glimpse of that tradition. You can learn more about similar art at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
