Rama and Lakshmana slay the demon giant Viradha, from Chapters 2 through 4 of the Aranya Kanda (Book of the Forest) of a Ramayana (Rama’s Journey)

c. 1770

gum tempera and gold on paper

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In the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland — check current display status with the museum.

FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG

Rama is depicted with a green complexion in central and southern India.

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FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG

Rama is depicted with a green complexion in central and southern India.

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