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Details
- Other Title
- Vishnu and Laxmi resting on serpent god Sheshnag
- Place where the work was made
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Jaipur
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Rajasthan
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India
- Period
- Rajput circa 1500 - 1947 → India
- Date
- 19th century
- Media categories
- Miniature , Painting , Watercolour
- Materials used
- opaque watercolour with gold on paper
- Dimensions
- 19.1 x 26.5 cm image; 23.6 x 31.0 cm sheet
- Signature & date
Not signed. Not dated.
- Credit
- Bequest of Mr J. Kitto 1986
- Location
- Not on display
- Accession number
- 107.1986
- Copyright
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About
This scene from the sacred Bhagavata Purana text illustrates the love of Vishnu and his consort Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, as they float atop the cosmic waters. The blue-skinned Hindu god Vishnu is shown reclining on the giant serpent Ananta Shesha (everlasting serpent). In Vishnu’s four hands he holds his attributes – a discus, mace, lotus blossom and conch shell. Vishnu’s feet rest in Lakshmi’s lap. Their union represents the creation of the world symbolised by the birth of Brahma, the four-headed god of creation. Brahma can be seen emerging from the lotus flower growing from Vishnu’s navel.
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Places
Where the work was made
Jaipur
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Exhibition history
Shown in 2 exhibitions
Glorious, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, 27 May 2017–06 Jan 2019
In one drop of water, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, 15 Jun 2019–21 Feb 2021