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May 25, 2016
Vishnu on Ananta, the Endless Serpent
Vishnu on Ananta, the Endless Serpent
c. 1700
Gum tempera and gold on paper
Page: 17.8 x 17.6 cm (7 x 6 15/16 in.); Image: 17.1 x 16.7 cm (6 3/4 x 6 9/16 in.)
Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase Fund 2018.155
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The artist has depicted Vishnu’s oceanic abode as a lotus pond.
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The background is mauve brown with a water design in basket weave pattern outlined in black. Alternating lotus leaves and flowers fill the water area. Brahma emerges from Vishnu’s navel while Lakshmi caresses his feet.
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