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Savitri and the God of Death Yama
anonymous, 1800 - 1900
Savitri, a character from the Indian epic Mahabharata, is the proverbial devoted wife that young women are constantly urged to follow as an example. Savitri stands by her decision to marry Satyavan, a man of her own choosing, despite the prediction that he will die a year later. When the time comes, she impresses the god of death with her wisdom and
- Artwork typedrawing, Indian miniature
- Object numberRP-T-1993-372
- Dimensionsheight 452 mm x width 272 mm
- Physical characteristicspenseel in kleuren, zwart en zilver