Sadashiva worshipped by Parvati, ca. 1690, attributed to the artist Devidasa. Beetles form parts of the jewels on the five-headed deities eight arms.
Featured on PDR in the collection Beetle Carapaces in Basohli Miniature Paintings (ca. 1660–1700)
Rising to prominence in the seventeenth century, the Basohli School of painting is particularly known for its vibrant use of color and inventive textural elements — including iridescent beetle carapaces.
Also appearing in the collection…
Sadashiva Worshipped by Parvati
Artist
Date
ca. 1690
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