Varara Ragini
1680
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1680
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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.