In legends such as the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, the nymph Rambha is sent by the gods to test the tapasya, or discipline, of the sages. In this scene from the Ramayana. Indra sends Rambha to seduce the sage Vishvamitra. Counting his beads, Vishvamitra keeps his gaze away from the beautiful nymph and curses her as she transforms into stone. Vishvamitra's legs are bound together at the knees to show his disdain for bodily comfort. A similar subject from the Freer Ramayana (acc. no. F1907.271) is published by Milio Beach in The Imperial Image: Paintings for the Mughal Court, Washington D.C. 1982, p. 148.
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There are areas of pigment loss throughout and visible areas of inpainting. There are faint areas of water staining. The painting has been mounted onto card.
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INDIA, SUB MUGHAL, CIRCA 1630AN ILLUSTRATION FROM A RAMAYANA SERIES: THE NYMPH RAMBHA CURSED BY VISHVAMITRA估價: USD 3,000 - 5,000