Minneapolis Institute of Art
Folio from the Shangri Ramayana (Style IV): Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana Arriving at the Hermitage of Sage Agastya
Workshop: Kulu or Mandi workshopLinkedCulture matchlcp-b75dd52d5f25
- Date
- c. 1730
- Medium
- Opaque watercolor heightened with gold on paper
- Department
- Asian Art
- Institution
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Object ID
- 144628
From the Minneapolis Institute of Art record
This painting depicts a scene from the “Jungle Chapter” of the epic. Ram, Lakshmana, and Sita (an incarnation of the goddess Laxmi) have been forced into exile by Ram’s stepmother and are seen here approaching the dwelling of the bearded sage Agastya on the sprouted banks of the Godavari River. Lakshmana and Sita clasp their hands in a gesture of devotion, while Ram bows before the sage to touch his feet—a sign of ultimate respect. Agastya, in turn, advises them on vanquishing Ravana’s evil powers and blesses them with courage to succeed in their endeavor. India, Asia
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- Credit line
- Gift of the Ramesh and Urmil Kapoor Collection
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