Shiva Nataraj

Shiva Nataraj

Tanjore painting of Shiva Nataraj. Circa 1850, Tanjavore, South India. Oil on wood with chalk and gum resin, 22 kt gold. The size of the frame is 28″ x 22.5″.

The painting includes angels pouring nectar from above, a seated Nandi under Shiva, rows of devotees with Hanuman and Vishnu and devotees and other dignitaries.