Worship of Shiva and Devi
1704
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1704
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a Hindu god and goddess seated in a shrine, surrounded by women carrying brass bowls. Shiva’s skin is white with ashes, his neck wrapped in skulls, and snakes coiled around his arms. A crescent moon glows on his forehead. This painting comes from a royal workshop in Rajasthan, where artists worked for kings. The bright colors and gold details show wealth, but the scene feels quiet—like a private moment of prayer. The brass bowls aren’t just props; they’re sacred objects used in real rituals. If you like this, look up more paintings from the Rajput kingdom of Bikaner.
