Devi Enshrined and Holding the Tongue of a Demon
The image depicts Devi Enshrined and Holding the Tongue of a Demon by an unknown artist. The artwork features a central female figure seated on an ornate throne. She wears a yellow dress and has long blonde hair. The woman holds a sword in her right hand and extends her left hand towards a gray demon figure. The demon has dark hair and protruding eyes and holds its tongue, which the woman appears to be holding. The throne is orange with gold accents and stands on a patterned floor with green leaves and orange flowers. Behind the throne, the wall is white with an orange diamond pattern. A red border surrounds the image, adorned with orange flowers and green leaves. The top section of the image shows a blue sky with white birds and green trees. The artwork is framed by a thick red border with a floral pattern. The overall scene depicts a moment from Hindu mythology.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 698 × 900 px
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