Sacrificial Fire by Unknown Artist. A complex Indian miniature painting depicting several figures and deities, including a four-headed Brahma, gathered around a central ritual fire against a deep blue, flower-adorned background.

Sacrificial Fire

Unknown Artist

1720 · Medium Not Listed

A richly detailed 18th-century Indian miniature painting depicting a sacred fire ritual surrounded by divine figures on a deep lapis background.

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Where it works

A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Living Room · Library · Study
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Terracotta clay, Rich brown

About the piece

Originating from the 1720s 'Tula Ram' Bhagavata Purana, this Indian miniature painting captures a moment of sacred ritual. The composition features a central sacrificial fire surrounded by carefully rendered figures, including the god Brahma and a courtly elephant. Set against a deep indigo background punctuated by stylized floral sprays, the work showcases the bold colors and rhythmic linework characteristic of Rajasthan painting traditions.

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