Sujet
Female Tree Deity with Attendant, c. 973. Creator: Unknown.
Légende
Female Tree Deity with Attendant, c. 973. Memories of the nature divinities so important on the exterior of ancient Buddhist sites persist in female figures such as this on Hindu temples of the medieval period. Her form personifies fecundity, and the mango tree with which she is integrated bursts into the fruits that dangle down the side of the sculpture. Her attendant gazes into a mirror. This sculpture exemplifies the stylistic characteristics of the 10th century, with the exaggerated thrust of her hip, and dense, crisply rendered areas of jewelry offset by smooth planes of flesh. Facial features are articulated with linear clarity and sharp outlines. These idealized female figures convey the notion of auspicious abundance and prosperity in the created world, which are benefits of worship and support of the temple.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Notre référence
HRM19F80_433
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
76,2Mo (5,2Mo) / 33,8cm x 56,5cm / 3993 x 6668 (300dpi)