Art 3719 - Rukmangada and Mohini

Serial Number: ART2272

Valuation:

Medium:
Oil on canvas

Type:
Narrative

Style:
Realism

Date:
1899

Size:
170 x 120 cm

Artist:
Raja Ravi Varma was a renowned Indian painter born in 1848 in Kilimanoor. He is known for blending European realistic painting techniques with Indian mythological themes from epics like the Mahabharata and Ramayana, making him one of the pioneers of modern Indian art.

Status: Display

Description:
The painting Rukmangada and Mohini depicts a dramatic moment from the Narada Purana, where King Rukmangada faces a test of his devotion by the celestial woman Mohini, who demands that he either break his fast or sacrifice his son Dharmangada. The king is shown holding a sword, ready to sacrifice his son, while the boy stands calmly in the center, reflecting obedience and innocence. Queen Sandhyavali appears in the background, anxious and distressed. Artist Raja Ravi VarmaRaja Ravi Varma uses vivid colors and realistic details to convey the emotional tension and the struggle between religious duty and human feelings.