Title
Rishabhanatha accompanied by his parents
Year/Period
19th century
Region
Mysore, South India
Dimension
Image size: 23.5 x 28.5 cm,
Object size: 33.7 x 38.4 cm
Object size: 33.7 x 38.4 cm
Accession No.
2007-01041
Collection of
Credit Line
Collection of the Asian Civilisations Museum
NLB Type
Painting
This iconic painting of the first Jain Tirthankara (enlightened being) with his Yaksha-Yakshi (nature spirits) parents is seen seated under a canopy, typical of the Mysore painting of Hindu subject matter. In the foreground, the eight auspicious symbols (conch, knot, fish, lotus, parasol, urn, wheel and victory banner), which are common to Buddhist and Hindu art, are placed.
