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Gods and Epics of India

Shiva, Vishnu, Krishna and scenes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata.

Dioses y epopeyas de la India · Deuses e epopeias da Índia · 240 images

Circular painting of the Last Judgment with Christ in glory above clouds, angels, and naked figures divided between heaven and demons below.Last JudgmentHanging scroll painting of the reclining Buddha surrounded by mourning figures, animals, and trees, with a moon and clouds in the sky above.Death of the Historical Buddha (Nehan-zu)Painting of grey elephants in red trappings fighting in a sandy courtyard, with armed men in red running around and spectators on a balcony above.Maharana Raj Singh I observing an elephant fightOil painting of an elderly man with lined face resting his hand on his chin, holding a knife, in a dark brown setting.St. BartholomewGilded copper mask of Bhairava with inlaid eyes, a third eye, and a red-brown flame crown set with jewels, on black.BhairavaHanging scroll of a Buddhist paradise with a central seated Buddha, palace halls, musicians and dancers in gold and muted colors, framed by small scenes.Taima MandalaChromolithograph of the goddess Durga in red and gold, many-armed, standing on a buffalo in a forest while demons fight around her.Durga slaying the Buffalo Demon. Chromolithograph, 1883.Engraving of an armored knight on horseback with a dog and skull, a horned devil behind him, and a castle on a distant hill.Ridder, Dood en DuivelBlack and white woodcut of Christ enthroned in clouds with angels blowing trumpets, robed figures at the sides, and nude crowds below with devils and a dragon-like beast.De kleine PassieGilt bronze standing Buddha with raised right hand and extended left hand, wearing flowing layered robes, on a lotus pedestal against a gray background.Buddha Maitreya (Mile)Pale stucco head of the Buddha with serene downcast eyes, small curled hair knobs, and a faint smile, broken off at the neck against a dark gray background.Head of BuddhaGilded wooden statue of a standing bodhisattva with a ringed staff on a green lotus base, against a gray background.The Bodhisattva JizōEtching of two winged nude devils grappling in churning dark water below a stone embankment with small robed figures.The Circle of the Corrupt Officials; the Devils Mauling Each OtherPainted woman in a red and gold sari, bare-chested, tossing a red ball above her head against a cloudy blue sky.Half-clothed Tilottama flying in the sky playing with a red ball. Chromolithograph by R. VPainting of a woman in a white sari with red borders leaning against a tree, holding a flower basket, in a golden forest landscape.Ahalya leaning on tree. Chromolithograph by R. Varma.Painting of thatched stone cottages beneath a swirling blue and white sky, with dark green trees and a sandy path in the foreground.Chaumes de CordevilleEngraving of the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child standing on a globe with a serpent, flanked by two cherubs under radiating light.Maria met kind op wereldbol, de duivel vertrappendChromolithograph of a woman in white drapery floating upward while a man on a balcony reaches toward her, with domes and clouds behind them.Story of Purūravas and Urvashi: Urvashi flying off to heaven while Purūravas tries to stopGrey stone sculpture of a standing Buddha in a flowing robe, with a carved halo behind and a small relief pedestal below, displayed against a dark background.BuddhaGilded Tibetan painting of a central multi-armed bodhisattva surrounded by many small Buddhas and monks on a gold ground.Sadaksari-Lokeshvara Surrounded by Manifestations and MonksRed sandstone sculpture of a standing Buddha with curled hair, incised robe folds, and right hand raised in a protective gesture, on a dark base.Standing Buddha Offering ProtectionDark granite sculpture of a seated four-armed deity with tall crown and jewelry, resting on a lotus base against a gray background.Shiva as MaheshaGilt copper seated Buddha statue with blue topknot, touching the earth with right hand, on a dark stepped base against a gray background.Buddha Shakyamuni or Akshobhya, the Buddha of the EastDark green bronze statue of the dancing god Shiva in a ring of flames, standing on one leg on a lotus base.Shiva as Lord of Dance (Nataraja)Tibetan thangka painting of a golden seated Buddha beneath a flowering tree, surrounded by crowds of figures and clouds in a dense, colorful composition.Amitabha, the Buddha of the Western Pure Land (Sukhavati)Hanging scroll of a gold Amida Buddha standing at center, surrounded by bodhisattvas on clouds against a dark background.Welcoming Descent of Amida and BodhisattvasHanging scroll of a gold Buddha seated centrally with eight standing bodhisattvas in two columns on a dark brown background, with gold halos and red and white robes.Buddha Amitabha (Amita) and the Eight Great BodhisattvasPastel portrait of a woman with wind-blown red-gold hair and a fierce sidelong glare, set against a dark swirling cloak and background.Lucifer (Natalie Clifford Barney)Gray stone sculpture of a seated bodhisattva with a circular halo, elaborate headdress, necklaces, and draped garment on a lattice pedestal.Pensive BodhisattvaEngraving of an armored knight riding a horse past a horned devil and a gaunt figure, with a dog, skull, and rocky wooded landscape.Knight, Death, and DevilPainting of a sleeping woman in red with a skull in her lap, an old woman holding a gold dish of jewels at left, and a winged angel at right.The Temptation of the MagdaleneThangka painting of a blue Buddha in red robes on a lotus throne, surrounded by rows of small seated figures in red and blue arched niches.The Medicine Buddha Bhaishajyaguru With His Mandala RetinueGilded bronze standing Buddha statue with raised right hand and flame-shaped topknot, against a deep red background.Standing BuddhaPen and ink drawing with two scenes: a cloaked knight in a meadow by a tree, and women leaning over a brick tower wall, in black-line ornamental border.Study for How a Devil in Woman's Likeness Would Have Tempted Sir BorsWoodcut of a rich man with dogs, a beggar with sores at right, a feast in an upper hall, and angels carrying a soul in clouds.Rijke man en de arme LazarusDark grey stone head of a Buddha with downcast eyes, tightly curled hair and a rounded topknot, on a black stand against a grey background.Head of a BuddhaSeated Buddha statue with lowered eyes, worn gilding and faded green and red paint, hands in lap, against a gray background.Buddha, probably AmitabhaGray stone relief of the Buddha's death: a reclining robed figure on a bed surrounded by grieving mourners and attendants in carved niches.The Death of the Buddha (Parinirvana)Tibetan thangka of a seated gold-skinned Buddha in red robes flanked by two bodhisattvas, surrounded by rows of small Buddhas in red medallions.Buddha Shakyamuni as "Lord of the Munis"Woodcut in a black border showing horned devils and hatted witches holding hands in a ring, dancing.Witchcraft: witches and devils dancing in a circle. Woodcut, 1720.Dark bronze seated Buddha statue with flame-topped crown, right hand touching the ground, against a gray background.Seated BuddhaPainting of a sprawled demoness with green skin and a small blue child on her chest, with women and a child watching on a red background beside a pavilion.The Death of the Demoness Putana: Folio from a Bhagavata Purana SeriesOval miniature of a seated goddess in white robes playing a stringed veena, with a golden halo, pink lotus seat and red patterned background.Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of learning and knowledge and the wife of Brahma. Gouache paiStipple engraving of a sleeping woman in a white cap, with a grinning dark demon crouched on her chest beneath a draped bed canopy.A perturbed young woman asleep with a devil sitting on her chest; symbolizing her nightmarStipple engraving of a sleeping young woman in bed while a grimacing dark demon crouches on her chest beneath a draped canopy.A perturbed young woman asleep with a devil sitting on her chest; symbolizing her nightmarEngraving of men handling a huge round lens that focuses sunlight beside columns, a fountain, and optical instruments in a garden.An optical experiment using a giant lens to reflect sun-rays to create fire, with optical Black and white etching of a crowded fair stage with flags, watched over by a large horned devil at right and smaller demons below.Bartholomew fair in London represented as a place where crowds of people watch entertainmeStipple print of a woman and a boy at a red-draped table viewing prints through a lens and mirror, with an urn and guitar behind them.A woman and a boy are looking at prints with the aid of a lens and mirror; an antique urn Engraving of a bearded nude man riding a turtle led by a horned demon, with women and a helmeted man behind, burning buildings in the background.Job rides on a turtle in front of his wife, his comforters and the devil. Engraving by D.VOval gouache miniature of a seated goddess with a golden halo, orange robes and jewelry, on a striped cushioned throne against a blue sky.Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity and the wife of Lord Vishnu. Gouache paintinDark bronze statue of a seated woman holding a small child who reaches up toward her face, on a white pedestal.Yashoda with the Infant KrishnaPainting of a man with clasped hands under an orange canopy facing blue-skinned Krishna and a woman seated on a gilded bed, with green hills behind.Raja Balwant Singh’s Vision of Krishna and RadhaBlue-skinned Krishna playing a flute under a tree among women in saris, cows and a river with village buildings in the background.Krishna playing the flute to cowgirls. Chromolithograph, 1882.Gilt brass seated Buddha statue with blue topknot, crossed legs, and right hand reaching toward the ground, against a gray background.Buddha ShakyamuniOval painting of a deity on a lotus atop a pillar wrapped by a serpent, with a tortoise in water below and a white horse and elephant behind.The churning of the ocean by gods and demons to retrieve the nectar of immortality; below,Oil portrait of a bearded man in a dark military coat and slouch hat, standing beside a map, field glasses and a pipe, with a rocky landscape behind him.Ulysses S. GrantSepia photograph of a large seated bronze Buddha statue on a stone platform, with pine trees and stone lanterns around it.Kamakura, Japan: large statue of "Daibootz" or the "Great Buddha", in wooded country. PhotIndian painting of two pairs of wrestlers grappling on a maroon background, one blue-skinned figure wearing a crown and yellow dhoti, beneath a gold inscription band.Krishna and Balarama Fight the Evil King Kamsa’s Wrestlers: Page from a Dispersed BhagavatDark painting of a burning village and ruined arches, with grotesque demons tormenting a robed figure at centre.The Temptation of St AnthonySmall gilt bronze seated Buddha with curled hair and a radiating halo on a rectangular base, against a gray background.Seated Buddha, probably Shakyamuni (Shijiamouni)Black and white print of a haloed figure in a chariot pulled by beasts under a radiant sun, with crowds and winged figures in clouds and monsters below.Triomf van ChristusPainting of a bearded man in a brown robe seated in shadow, holding a knife over a folded tan cloth, gazing to the left.Saint BartholomewTall grey limestone stele shaped like a robed figure, covered in dense carved relief scenes, standing on a stepped base against a black background.Buddha draped in robes portraying the Realms of DesireEngraving of a cluttered study with a skeleton, hanging stuffed animals, a globe, and a man drawing a sword toward two startled seated men at a table.In a chamber containing stuffed animals, a globe and astrological devices Hudibras, about Oval Indian gouache painting of the goddess Durga on a tiger with a spear, two goddesses at right, and horned demons at left on green grass.Devi Durga seated on a tiger, along with two other goddesses, prepares to battle the five Blue four-armed Vishnu stands on a fish form beside a crouching red horned demon, with four attendants under a golden sky.Matsya; avatar of Vishnu, Vishnu emerges from the mouth of a fish to kill the demon king HAquatint of a large banyan tree shading a small white Hindu shrine, with two figures near the stone platform and the shrine's doorway.Banyan tree with Hindu shrine at Gaya, Bihar. Coloured aquatint by T. Daniell, 1796.Indian gouache painting in a decorative border: a blue figure with a bow fights a red multi-armed demon amid monkey warriors, soldiers, bodies and a fort.Vishnu in his incarnation as Ramachandra (blue figure) in battle with Ravana, the demon kiEtched portrait of a bearded man in a military coat and slouch hat, standing beside a map and binoculars against a dark rocky background.Ulysses S. GrantCircular Nepalese mandala on cloth with a multi-armed seated deity in a white disk, surrounded by red medallions of small figures.Mandala of Chandra, God of the MoonEngraving of an old woman weighing coins on a balance, with two devils in the shadows and a skull on the wall.Goudweegster (variant met twee duivels)Painting of a six-faced, many-armed Hindu deity seated within a jeweled gold halo, flanked by two female attendants in red, with a handwritten label below.Kartikeya, also called Murugan, Hindu god of war, surrounded by a circle of peacock featheGold-ground painting of Christ enthroned on a rainbow with Mary and John the Baptist, surrounded by robed saints in red and green robes.Last JudgmentWeathered carved stone head of a bodhisattva with a serene face and a jeweled crown with traces of red pigment, on a dark stand.Head of the bodhisattva Mahasthamaprapta (Dashizhi)Color lithograph poster of a man in an ornate white embroidered robe in front of a blue pagoda and pavilion, with yellow lettering reading Long Tack Sam.Long Tack SamPainted ritual crown on gray background with a central seated Buddhist figure in red and gold, flanked by smaller arched panels.Ritual Crown with the Five Transcendent BuddhasGilt bronze altarpiece with a standing Buddha in a flaming openwork halo, flanked by small figures on a pedestal base, against a gray background.Buddha Maitreya (Mile) AltarpieceGilded brass seated Buddha with topknot, draped robe and raised right hand, on a throne with lion supports and lotus base against a grey background.Enthroned Buddha Granting BoonsGilded bronze seated Buddha statue with hands in meditation pose on a decorated lotus base, against a gray background.Buddha Seated in MeditationGilded bronze standing Buddha statue with raised right hand and flame-like topknot on a dark stepped base.BuddhaSmall gilt bronze statue of a seated Buddha with hands raised at chest, on a green-patinated lotus base, against gray background.Seated Buddha VairocanaSmall gilded bronze seated Buddha with a tall ornate crown and hands joined at chest, on a layered lotus base against a gray background.Buddha Vairocana (Dari)Small gold-gilded bronze statue of a seated bodhisattva holding a raised sword, sitting on a layered lotus base against a gray background.Bodhisattva ManjushriDark bronze seated figure of a crowned Buddha in an arched stele with scrollwork, on a tiered lotus base, against a gray background.Crowned BuddhaGray stone arched stele carved with a standing central bodhisattva, attendant figures, lions at the base, and a stupa motif above.Standing bodhisattvas with monks, Pratyekabuddhas, lions, and apasarasGouache painting of a seated deity in a chariot pulled by black-and-white birds, with a reclining blue-skinned body on green grass before a palace.Dhumavati, Hindu goddess of misfortune and unpleasantness, sitting in a chariot drawn by bDark stone sculpture of a standing male deity with a tall tiered headdress, broken arms and a cut-off lower leg, against a black background.ShivaDark black stone stele with arched top showing a crowned seated figure in meditation pose, flanked by attendants, with carved animals along the base.Shiva as Mrityunjaya, the Conquerer of DeathSix oval Indian miniature paintings on black: deities with bulls, Krishna and Radha under a tree, a seated musician, and a seated figure in orange robes.Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity and the wife of Lord Vishnu. Gouache paintinEngraving of a dying rich man in a canopied bed, a devil beside a coin chest, and a beggar with dogs at a doorway.Parabel van Lazarus en de rijke manKrishna approaches a pink pavilion as a woman watches from a balcony above; three women stand at left under a stormy sky.Krishna approaches Radha, folio from a <em>Rasikpriya</em>Painting of the goddess Durga on a lion, with many arms holding weapons, stabbing a buffalo demon beneath a blue sky in an arched frame.Durga mounted on a lion killing the buffalo demon Mahishasura. Gouache painting by an IndiGilded bronze statue of a standing bodhisattva with a tall crown, jeweled necklace, and long draped skirt, one hand raised.The Bodhisattva Maitreya, the Buddha of the FutureEngraving of a nude man reaching toward a bearded winged devil on a rock, with more demon heads and flames behind.The Circle of the Corrupt Officials; the Devils Tormenting CiampoloGouache painting of a multi-armed goddess on a white elephant trampling a demon, with horned and monkey-faced figures around her in a green landscape.Devi riding on a white elephant tramples over two demons. Gouache painting by an Indian arEngraving of risen Christ standing over a defeated skeletal figure and serpent, surrounded by clouds, angels and cherubs, with a halo of light.Christus toont wonden en triomfeert over de doodIndian gouache painting in an oval frame: a goddess seated on a peacock holds a sword, facing a group of red-skinned demons on green hills.A manifestation of Devi seated on a peacock, facing a group of demons. Gouache painting byOval gouache painting of a multi-armed goddess on a tiger drawing a bow, facing demonic figures at left over green grass.Devi Durga on a tiger draws her bow and arrow to battle the demons Chand and Mund (?). GouGreen-patinated bronze head of a Buddha with lowered eyes, a faint smile, and tight curled hair on a plain light background.Head of a BuddhaGouache painting of a goddess riding a tiger, facing a red horned demon with a bow, in a green oval landscape under a blue sky.Devi Durga in battle with a demon. Gouache painting by an Indian artist.Gouache painting in an oval: a seated figure with a spear at left, a headless red deity holding its head at center, and an embracing couple below.Hindu deities: Shiva, Chhinnamasta, Kamadeva and Rati. Gouache painting by an Indian artisBrown monochrome drawing of crowded nude figures tumbling down a rocky mass toward a chasm, with robed figures gathered in clouds at the top.Last JudgementIndian gouache painting of a multi-armed goddess on a tiger with a sword, facing a club-wielding demon in an oval frame.Devi Durga seated on a tiger prepares to battle a demon. Gouache painting by an Indian artPainted cloth showing a seated haloed Buddha in meditation pose, with two standing attendants and rows of small seated figures, above a red and white lotus border.Amitayus, the Buddha of Eternal LifeEngraving of the Last Judgement with a haloed Christ at center, a radiant oval above, and crowds of figures and demons in a crowded landscape below.Laatste OordeelGouache painting of multi-armed Kali standing on a fallen figure, flanked by two green horned demons with raised weapons.Kali Ma, a ferocious form of Durga Devi fighting the demons. Gouache painting by an IndianDark etching of a winged devil swooping over a hunched figure in white robes, with sleeping hooded monks below.A winged devil figure riding on a cat awakening some monks by blowing on them. Etching by Painting of a lion-headed multi-armed figure seated before split pillars, holding a child, with blue figures and a woman at the sides against a green background.Narasimha, a lion avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, emerges from a split stone pillar, holdiIndian gouache painting of goddess Durga riding a tiger, facing green-skinned demons with weapons in an oval frame on a green landscape.Devi Durga seated on a tiger prepares to battle the demons. Gouache painting by an Indian Oil portrait of a bearded man in a dark military coat and kepi, gloved hand on hip, standing before a hazy hilly landscape at dusk.Thomas Jonathan JacksonWoman in yellow sari seated on rocks under a palm tree beside a pond and hills, in a colorful chromolithograph.Sita in exile. Chromolithograph by R. Varma.Gouache painting of a green-skinned Hindu god in a red tunic and crown, drawing a bow and arrow against a pale background.Manmatha (Kamadeva), Hindu god of love, shooting arrows with his bow. Gouache painting by Chromolithograph of blue-skinned Krishna and Radha embracing near a tree, with cattle grazing and temples in a hilly countryside.Rādhā and Krishna embrace in the countryside. Chromolithograph, 1882.Engraving of the archangel Michael with wings and armor, raising a spear over a fallen devil among rocks and flames.Michaël en de duivelWatercolour of a horned devil struggling with a monk over a shrouded body beneath a white statue in a stone arch, with a skull and fire below.A monk and a statue of Saint Patrick trying to prevent the devil from snatching the corpseEngraving of the crowned Virgin Mary holding the Christ child, standing on a globe with a serpent, with two cherubs and radiating clouds around her.Maria met kind op wereldbol, de duivel vertrappendChromolithograph of a boy embracing his parents in a dim prison doorway, with a guard in red, a torch at left, and a sword-bearing man at right.Krishna freeing his parents (Vasudeo and Devki) from prison. Chromolithograph by R. Varma,Engraving of tumbling rebel angels and monstrous creatures in a dark swirling sky, with a dragon's heads at upper right and Latin text along the bottom.Saint Michael the Archangel: the fall of the dragon and the rebel angels defeated by St MiOval painting of two seated Hindu deities with haloes and multiple arms on golden thrones, against a pale blue sky.An Indian god and goddess, each with four arms, seated on golden thrones. Gouache paintingEngraving of a dying rich man in a canopied bed, a horned devil at left, family gathered around, and beggars with a dog at right.Parabel van Lazarus en de rijke manEtching of a ruined classical stage set with a tall horned demon surrounded by swarming devils and small figures.Drie intermezzi in het toneelstuk 'La Liberazione di Tirenno, e d'Arnea' van Andrea SalvadBlue-skinned Krishna in gold jewelry and red dhoti dances on a pink lotus above green water, painted in gouache on a pale background.Lord Krishna, a blue skinned Hindu deity dancing on a lotus. Gouache painting on mica by aSix oval Indian gouache miniatures on black; lower left shows a crowned figure in a red-wheeled chariot pulled by two deer against a blue sky.Chandra, the moon god, riding on a chariot pulled by two deer. Gouache painting by an IndiPainting of a black-faced deity in a golden crown flanked by attendants in colorful dress among green foliage, with cows and offering vessels below.Worship of Shri NathjiColored lithograph of a seated Buddha beneath a tree, surrounded by demons, animals and weapons, with winged celestial figures watching from above.Buddha, resisting the demons of Mara, who are attempting to prevent him from attaining enlPainted Tibetan thangka of the seated Buddha Amoghasiddhi at center, surrounded by bodhisattvas, lotus seats, and small deities on a red background.Buddha Amoghasiddhi with Eight BodhisattvasBlack-and-white engraving of the Last Judgment with a radiant figure in a circle, trumpeting angels, and crowds of damned figures tormented by devils in a rocky hellscape.Laatste OordeelBlue four-armed deity beneath a multi-headed serpent hood, seated on a golden coiled serpent, gouache painting on pale ground.Vishnu: a major Hindu deity, the preserver of the universe, with four arms, holding a concGilded bronze seated Buddhist figure in meditation pose with crown and jewelry, on a lotus pedestal against a gray background.Seated AmitayusCarved stone standing bodhisattva statue with red and gold pigment remnants, wearing a jeweled crown and long necklaces, on a plain base.Bodhisattva, probably Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin)Gray sandstone stele with a carved standing Buddha, arms raised and lowered, framed by a flame-like halo and small attendant figures.Buddha Dipankara (Randengfo)Carved wooden statue of a seated bodhisattva with one hand on a crouching lion, faded paint, on a rectangular base against a gray background.Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara of the Lion's Roar, or Simhanada Avalokiteshvara (Shi Hou GuanDark bronze standing Buddha statue with raised hands and curled topknot, showing traces of gold, on a white pedestal against a gray background.Standing BuddhaDark carved wooden sculpture of a fierce lion-like face above a pierced backplate, with detached arms and torso with worn gilding on a dark background.Narasimha, Vishnu’s Man-Lion AvatarEngraving of a cluttered chamber with a hanging crocodile, globes, and a man drawing his sword as two seated men startle.In a chamber containing stuffed animals, a globe and astrological devices Hudibras, about Carved stone head of a bodhisattva with closed eyes and a tall headdress containing a small seated Buddha, shown against black.Head of Bodhisattva in high relief, with high headdress containing Amida figureWoodcut of Christ enthroned in clouds with rays, trumpeting angels and kneeling figures above, and devils driving naked souls into flames below.De Kleine PassiePainting of a blue figure in yellow clothes fighting a white creature in a green forest, with cowherds and cattle watching and clouds with figures above.Krishna slaying a demon with the aid of a cow, is watched by several cowherds with Indian Coloured caricature: a gouty man in a red armchair raises a glass while a horned demon holds his foot over a small flame beside a table of fruit.A self-indulgent man afflicted with gout: the pain is represented by a demon burning his fSmall gilt bronze seated figure with hand raised to cheek, wearing a tall crown, on a draped pedestal against a gray background.Pensive bodhisattvaDark stone sculpture of a standing Hindu deity with a tall crown, side heads, and a large disc halo, with a small kneeling figure at its feet.Vaikuntha VishnuBronze standing figure with tall jeweled crown and raised right hand, inside a flame-edged arch on a lotus base, with green-brown patina.Crowned BuddhaTerracotta relief of a youthful figure wrestling a rearing horse with open jaws, a fallen animal below, on a worn rectangular panel.Krishna Killing the Horse Demon KeshiGilded bronze standing Buddha with raised right hand and lowered left hand holding robe, on a black base against a gray background.Buddha Offering ProtectionGreen patinated bronze sculpture of two seated deities on a lotus base, one with a tall crown and raised hand, the other leaning on one arm.Shiva Seated with ParvatiChromolithograph: a seated ascetic with crossed arms on a riverside rock, and a standing woman in a white sari with her hand to her chin, among green trees.Shukra and Rambha. Chromolithograph by R. Varma, 1894.Miniature painting of blue Krishna in a tree above a red field, with women bathing in a wavy river and deer and palms below.The Gopis Plead with Krishna to Return Their Clothing: Folio from "Isarda" Bhagavata PuranGouache painting of the red-skinned four-armed Hindu deity Kartikeya standing beside a peacock, holding a spear, against a pale background.Kartikeya, also called Murugan, Hindu god of war, standing in front of a peacock. Gouache Green patinated bronze Buddhist shrine with a seated Buddha in an arched niche, tiered spire, and small figures on the base.Buddhist ShrineEtching of a horned devil silhouetted on a rock, staff in hand, watching witches on broomsticks flying through swirling night clouds.Walpurgisnacht: a devil sees witches on broomsticks setting off into the night. Etching byCarved sandstone relief of a multi-armed standing deity with a halo, attendants on both sides, and small figures in niches above.VishnuHand-colored print of an winged angel with a halo spearing a pink dragon with a golden cross-topped staff on green ground.Aartsengel MichaëlBlack-and-white lithograph of a mounted warrior, a spearing woman, a fallen demon, and a bell-ringing archer among palm trees.Khandoba alias Mantri avatar on horseback with a woman spearing the demon Malla daitya, anColored lithograph of a red-cloaked skeleton with a sword beside two calendars for early 1898, with the caption May We Never Meet Him.A skeleton dressed as a devil with sword. Lithograph by L. Crusius, 1898.Gilded bronze standing Buddha statue with right palm raised in a protection gesture, against a gray background.Buddha Offering ProtectionPainting of Krishna in gold robes lifting a rocky mountain over a crowd of villagers and cattle, with a grey sky above."Krishna Holds Up Mount Govardhan to Shelter the Villagers of Braj", Folio from a HarivamsDark green-patinated standing Buddha statue with raised right hand and open left hand, against a black background.Buddha PreachingStanding bronze Buddha statue with green-brown patina, hands raised in a teaching gesture, against a black background.Buddha PreachingEngraving of a witches' sabbath: a seated nude hag by a fire, standing witches, flying demons and winged creatures in a dark swirling sky, with a gnarled tree at right.HeksensabbatHeadless pale limestone sculpture of a standing figure in a robe with parallel pleated folds, on a dark base against a grey background.BuddhaGouache painting of a crowned female figure drawing a bow while seated on a horse made of five women against a pale background.Rati, Hindu goddess of love, shooting arrows with a bow while seated on a horse formed froOpaque watercolor of two archers with bows and quivers facing a sage in orange dhoti beside a green tree on a yellow background.Rama and Lakshman with the sage Vishvamitra, from a <em>Ramayana</em>Etching of a bearded scholar holding a large glass jar beside a skeleton, with a seated patient and a caption at bottom.A scholar in a surgeon's workroom with a jar of spirits containing Saint Michael defeatingGilded copper relief of a multi-armed deity standing on a winged garuda before a scalloped halo, on a clear stand.Vishnu Riding on GarudaBlack and white engraving: a dozing man in a cap beside stepped blocks, a nude woman holding drapery, a winged child with a sphere below, and a winged creature at upper right.De droom van de geleerdeWoodcut of a winged angel in armor raising a sword to strike a writhing demon beneath him, set in an arched niche with columns.De aartsengel Michaël verslaat een duivelPainting of a green-skinned deity with a bow and arrow seated on a group of women arranged as an elephant, on a brown ground.Manmatha (Kamadeva), Hindu god of love, shooting arrows with his bow while sitting on a elIndian miniature painting in pink tones: a blue seated figure, a standing woman, and a winged figure aiming a bow above a pavilion with two seated people.Kama Aims His Bow at Radha: Page From a Dispersed Gita Govinda (Loves of Krishna)Engraving of winged angels in heaven above clouds, and nude falling figures with swords tangled below, with a Bible verse printed underneath.Lucifer's angels tumble out of heaven, their limbs entwined. Etching by R. Pranker, 176-.Engraving of a winged archangel with a halo standing on a coiled dragon, with a sun face with rays above and clouds at the top.Heilige MichaëlPainting: a standing figure points to a green tree while a couple reclines on a striped tiger skin against a red background.Shiva and Parvati on a tiger skin: Anakūl Nayaka folio from a <em>Rasamanjari</em>Painting of a blue-skinned Hindu ascetic with matted hair and beads, holding a trident and staff, on a torn tan paper.A Hindu ascetic, or holy man: holding a trident. Gouache drawing by a Bengali artist, ca. Engraved caricature of a distillery at night, with horned devils, skeletons, barrels and smoke; a sign on a shed reads Deacon Giles's Counting Room, Bibles for Sale.The distillery of Deacon Giles seen as the work of the Devil. Coloured wood-engraving afteGouache painting of a multi-armed deity with a flaming crown standing on a fallen blue demon who holds a sword, on a striped wooden floor.Shiva with eight arms trampling a demon. Gouache painting by an Indian artist.Painting of Krishna as Shri Nathji: a dark-faced standing figure in gold jewelry and yellow garments against a blue background with a gold-patterned border.Krishna in the Form of Shri NathjiPointed-arch carved stone stele with a seated Buddhist figure at center, standing attendants on each side, and rows of small figures along the base.Stele with Bodhisattva Maitreya (Mile); reverse with Buddha Vairochana (Pilushena)Engraving of a winged angel with a raised sword standing on a crouching horned devil on rocky ground, with Latin text below.Saint Michael the Archangel: he tramples on the head of the devil and raises his sword agaHanging scroll painting of a seated golden Buddha in red robes at center, flanked by two standing attendant bodhisattvas on a dark background.Shakyamuni triadHand-coloured lithograph of a jewelled goddess with a gold crown and red and green plumes, flanked by two green parrots.A heavily jewelled Mahalakshmi with two parrots. Coloured transfer lithograph by A.R. RaghEngraving of a witches' sabbath with a flying witch above smoke, a nude woman tending a pot, and skulls and bones on the ground.Heksen toveren tijdens heksensabbatArch-shaped dark stone lintel carved with many Buddhist figures, haloes and foliage in dense low relief.Lintel possibly showing the Western Paradise of the Buddha AmitabhaBlack and white engraving of Varaha, a boar-headed Hindu deity standing on a sea creature, with a woman in an oval above and a crowd at left.Vishnu in his incarnation as Varaha, the boar. Engraving, 1672.Watercolour of a multi-armed goddess riding a grey lion and pinning a dark demon beneath it, with a red halo behind her head.Durga riding on her lion killing a demon. Watercolour drawing.Engraving of a crowned seated figure under an ornate canopy, attendants around him, a winged figure in rays of light above, palm trees at left.Vishnu in his incarnation as Vamana the dwarf. Engraving, 1672.Engraving of a draped coffin lined with lit candles under a bright cloud with winged figures; a kneeling robed figure and a crouching devil lie at bottom.The Pope, the devil and the Young Pretender lie prostrate near the coffin of the Duke of CPainting of a red, multi-armed deity with a jeweled crown holding a sword and pinning a small green demon on a pale background.Virabhadra killing a green demon. Gouache painting by an Indian artist.Miniature painting of blue-skinned Krishna on a red throne welcoming a visitor, attended by women with fly whisks in a courtyard setting.Krishna welcoming Sudama, from a <em>Bhagavata Purna</em>Dark sandstone sculpture of a standing Buddha with curled hair, serene face, and bare torso, shown against a black background.BuddhaGilded bronze standing figure of Vishnu with four arms, holding a disc and club, on a relief pedestal against a dark background.VishnuEngraved print of an infernal council: a crowned figure on a dais under bursts of light, with crowds of winged figures in an arched hall.The council in hell: the fallen angels, persuaded by Satan, decide to pursue the battle agPainting of a deathbed under a red canopy, with a man on white pillows, gathered figures, a winged devil above, and an arched colonnade at left.Het sterfbed van de rijke man. Op de achterzijde de beelden van de heiligen Andreas en MicPainting of a five-headed, many-armed deity seated on a purple lotus before a seated woman in red with joined hands, against an orange background.Sadashiva worshipped by ParvatiWhite-on-black woodcut of a scowling bald robed figure seated on rocks, with a dragon coiling at upper right and Chinese characters across the top.Handaka Sonja, a Lohan (disciple of Buddha), shown with his attribute, the dragon. WoodcutMiniature painting of a couple embracing on a green path through a flowering grove at sunset, with peacocks and birds below and a red gold-patterned border.Radha and Krishna Walk in a Flowering Grove (recto); Krishna Fluting (verso)Painted Buddhist hanging scroll: a seated Buddha in red robes flanked by two standing bodhisattvas with golden halos against a dark background.Amitabha triadDark bronze sculpture of a standing Buddha flanked by two crowned bodhisattvas on lotus bases, on a rectangular plinth.Buddha Attended by Bodhisattvas Avalokiteshvara and MaitreyaGray limestone statue of a standing bodhisattva with hands clasped at the chest, wearing necklaces and long draped robes, on a plain pedestal.Standing BodhisattvaMiniature painting: a rocky mountain with seated figures at left, and a large army of horsemen and soldiers with banners advancing across a gold sky at right.Jarasandha’s army advances toward Krishna and Balarama, folio from a <em>Mahabharata</em>Bronze sculpture of a seated Buddha flanked by two smaller seated bodhisattvas, each within a arched halo under a tiered parasol.Enthroned Buddha Attended by the Bodhisattvas Avalokiteshvara and VajrapaniBlack and white wood engraving of a steep rocky canyon with a stream over boulders and distant mountains under clouds.Devil's Gate, Weber CañonFrontal view of a weathered grey stone Buddha head with closed eyes, a faint smile, and tightly curled hair on a white background.Head of a BuddhaCarved grey limestone relief with rows of seated Buddhas and bodhisattvas with halos, arranged in tiers above lotus bases.Gathering of Buddhas and bodhisattvasHanging scroll of a gold standing Buddha with a round halo and radiating rays on a dark background, set on a lotus base within brocade mounts.Amitabha (Amida) welcoming souls to paradiseSymmetrical Buddhist thangka with a large golden seated Buddha at center, smaller seated Buddhas in arched niches, and a gilded border.The Eight Medicine BuddhasHanging scroll in ink on silk showing a seated white-robed figure on a rock ledge above misty dark cliffs and a waterfall.Guanyin, white robed, seated upon an over-hanging rockBlack and white photo of a bronze seated Buddha in meditation pose inside a tall flame-shaped arch, on a stepped pedestal.Seated BuddhaDark bronze head of a Buddha with downcast eyes, a slight smile, and tightly coiled curls, broken off at the neck.Head of a BuddhaEtching of robed figures on a steep stone stairway passing under a dark arched gateway, with a bright opening beyond.Devil's Way, AlgiersPainting of a sunlit courtyard with a carved wooden merchant stall, a rider on a grey horse, a man in white, and a dog lying on the stones.Hindu MerchantsGrey stone head of the Buddha with coiled hair, raised crown, and lowered eyes, set on a dark square base against a grey background.Head of the BuddhaGilded wooden seated Buddha sculpture with tall crown and red tiered base supported by two dark elephant figures, against a gray background.Crowned and Bejewelled Buddha Seated on an Elephant ThroneSmall ivory standing Buddha with raised right hand before a tall wooden arch painted with red, yellow and blue radiating bands, on a stepped base.Buddha Standing with Hand in the Gesture of Reassurance (Abhayamudra) with Radiating NimbuFaded painted fragment of a bodhisattva with a pale face, dark robes, red drapery, and a greenish halo on a weathered ground.BodhisattvaDark stone stele with arched top showing a standing four-armed deity with crown and halo, flanked by two female attendants and carved figures.God Vishnu with Goddesses Lakshmi and SarasvatiCarved standing bodhisattva with a large circular halo and raised hand, dark surface with traces of gold, against a plain white background.Standing BodhisattvaGreen bronze seated figure with a spiked sunburst halo, cross-legged, one hand raised, draped robe, against a plain grey background.Seated BuddhaBlack and gray lithograph of a pale face tilted downward beside a shadowy hunched figure at upper left, on a cream paper margin.Anthony: "What is the object of all this?" The Devil: "There is no object!", plate 18 of 2Bronze sculpture of the lion-headed deity Narasimha, four-armed and seated on a lotus pedestal, with a fierce face framed by a flaming halo.Lion-Headed Incarnation of God Vishnu (Narasimha)Dark gray stone relief with a seated Buddha in a niche above and a standing robed figure with a kneeling devotee below.Buddha Shakyamuni Meditating in the Indrashala Cave [top] and Buddha Dipankara [bottom]Sepia charcoal drawing of a young figure with curled dark hair and a white collar, reading an open book at a table.The Little Abbot Reading the RamayanaTan sandstone relief of the elephant-headed god Ganesha dancing with many arms, flanked by small attendant figures and musicians on a stepped base.Twenty-Armed Dancing God Ganesha, Remover of ObstaclesDark grey granite sculpture of a seated goddess with a tall conical crown and jewelry, on a stepped pedestal, against a grey background.Goddess Shridevi, Consort of VishnuGilt bronze standing four-armed deity Vishnu within a foliate arched mandorla, on a green-patinated base, against a gray background.VishnuSepia photograph of tall, narrow rock fins angled up a steep wooded hillside, with pine trees and a road at the bottom edge.Serrated Rocks or Devil's Slide, (Near View)-Weber Canon, UtahBlack and white lithograph of a pale face in shadow, gazing sideways, with a dark hand raised at left and a jagged dark shape at right.Anthony: "What is the object of all this?" The Devil: "There is no object!", plate 18 of 2Gilded bronze seated Buddha figure holding a vase in its lap, wearing jeweled ornaments, on a tiered lotus pedestal against a gray background.Buddha Amitāyus Holding a Vase of Longevity (Kalasa)Gold painting on dark blue paper of seated Buddhas with halos above a mountain landscape, with a small pagoda and clouds.“Devadatta,” Chapter 12 of the Lotus Sutra (Hoke-kyō, Daibadatta-bon)Painted Himalayan banner of a white multi-armed deity with a jeweled crown and flaming halo, on red ground with green leaves and gold border.Double-Sided Painted Banner (Paubha) with God ShivaCarved red sandstone head with a monkey-like face, wide eyes, open grinning mouth, and ornate scrolled crown, mounted on a black stand.Hanuman, the Monkey GodGray-brown stone sculpture of a kneeling winged figure with a crowned head, hands pressed together at the chest, on a square stone base.God Vishnu's Mount, Garuda, Kneeling with Hands in Gesture of Adoration (Anjalimudra)Gilded metal ritual vase with a seated Buddha figure on its lid and a seated figure on its body, against a dark background.Vase of Longevity (Kalasha) with Buddha AmitabhaRelief print of a huge grimacing devil face with flames from its mouth, with small figures in hats around it and printed title text above.The Devil Butts With His HeadPale sandstone statue of a seated crowned figure in meditation, sheltered by a multi-headed serpent hood, on a coiled base.Crowned Buddha on a Multi-Headed Serpent (<em>Naga</em>)Grey stone linga on a stepped square pedestal, with a carved serpent figure at the front corner, against a black background.Emblem of the God Shiva (Linga) with Serpent BaseDark lacquered seated bodhisattva statue with raised hands, crown, and flecks of remaining gold leaf against a gray background.Seated BodhisattvaSeated stone Buddha figure in dark limestone with a pierced flame halo, on a lotus base and inscribed pedestal.Maitreya BuddhaGreen bronze seated Buddha in meditation with a multi-headed naga hood arching behind him, on a tiered base.Buddha Sheltered by a NagaDark cast iron sculpture of a multi-armed wrathful figure seated on a buffalo against a pale background.Krishna YamariGilded copper repoussé head with staring eyes, broad nose, open fanged mouth, and a tall ornate crown of rosettes and foliage on a dark background.Head of Bhairava, A Horrific Form of God ShivaHimalayan thangka showing a seated gold bodhisattva in green robes at center, surrounded by rows of small seated figures in red and blue borders.Bodhisattva Maitreya Surrounded By His Retinue