The Holy Family – Shiva Family

Opaque watercolour and gold on paper

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Mankot- Basohli, Pahari

c. 1750 C.E.

26.5 X17.5 c.m

The holy family of Lord Shiva is seen seated on a petalled lotus placed over an octagonal golden table against a blue background with a red border. Parvati exquisitely dressed in red and bejewelled is shown embracing Karttikeya on her lap.

On the side is Lord Shiva, who is depicted as white-bodied armed: one in abaya mudra and the other holds Ganesha adorned with five peaked crowns surmounted by lotuses, a typical feature of the Basholi style.