Brahma
The painting depicts Brahma, the Hindu god. The deity has four dark red faces with mustaches. He wears a yellow crown adorned with green gems and white tassels. The crown features a semicircle on top with a red shape inside. Four arms extend from the shoulders, each adorned with white bands. The figure holds a yellow object in his upper right hand. He sits cross-legged on a green and yellow throne with yellow legs resembling bells. The throne is surrounded by a yellow design. The figure wears a green shawl with a striped pattern over his shoulders. Multiple necklaces and a bracelet are visible on the deity. The background of the painting is beige with brown spots. The figure's lower body is adorned with yellow and red striped fabric. A gray animal's head is visible below.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 552 × 900 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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