Sheshasayi Vishnu

This miniature with strong folk character represents Lord Vishnu reclining on the coils of the seven-hooded great serpent Shesha and his consort Lakshmi massaging his feet. As the legendary tradition has it, the four-faced Brahma is seated on the lotus emerging from Vishnu’s navel. Towards Vishnu’s legs has been represented sage Narada with four arms instead of his usual two. Behind the serpent Shesha stands Vishnu’s vahana, the great bird Garuda. Gentle tones of the colours used impart to the painting exceptional beauty.