Vishnu on Ananta, the Endless Serpent, c. 1700. Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba. Gum tempera and gold on paper; page: x cm (7 x 6 15/16 in.); image: x cm (6 3/4 x 6 9/16 in.). 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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Photo credit: © CMA/BOT / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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