Varara Ragini

Varara Ragini

Unknown

1680

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows three women in bright, patterned clothes inside a room with a red wall and a yellow border. One woman sits on a low bed, holding up her hands like she’s surprised or singing. The other two stand beside her, one holding a fan and the other a small object. Outside the window, there’s a tree, a building with a tower, and birds flying around. The colors are bold—reds, yellows, and greens—and the patterns on the clothes and furniture look carefully drawn. The scene feels lively, like a moment frozen in time. If you like this style, look up Baroque to see more paintings with similar drama and detail.

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