Ascetic Princess with Snakes in a Wilderness: Asavari Ragini, from a Ragamala
The image depicts a woman, the ascetic princess, sitting on a rock in a wilderness setting. She wears a green skirt made of leaves and a necklace, with her dark hair styled in a bun and adorned with a white feather. In her right hand, she holds a snake. She sits on a large light-colored rock, surrounded by a few smaller rocks and a body of water at the bottom. A large green structure resembling a beehive or a dome-shaped hut with a rounded doorway is behind her. The structure appears to be made of green leaves or scales. Two trees flank the structure, one on each side of the image. The tree on the left is mostly green, while the tree on the right has black and white leaves. In the background, a blue sky with white clouds and mountains can be seen. Several snakes are present around her. The artwork is framed by a thick beige border with a yellow edge.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 640 × 900 px
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