Deity Collection (#91)

Procession (w / c on paper)
908421 Procession (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Indian, out of copyright

Rama-with-the-Axe (Parashurama) (w / c on paper)
908410 Rama-with-the-Axe (Parashurama) (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 6th avatar of Vishnu; Parasurama; the angry man;)

Varaha, boar avatar of Vishnu (w / c on paper)
908401 Varaha, boar avatar of Vishnu (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 3rd avatar); The Stapleton Collection; Indian, out of copyright

Figure of Onile, Iperu, Tsoede (brass)
DBP412906 Figure of Onile, Iperu, Tsoede (brass) by Nigerian School, (18th century); height: 106 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; Nigerian, out of copyright

Shiva meditating (colour litho)
423612 Shiva meditating (colour litho) by Indian School; Private Collection; Photo eLuca Tettoni; Indian, out of copyright

Mother and 87 children (earthenware)
DBP422930 Mother and 87 children (earthenware) by Mesoamerican; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; out of copyright

Statue of Shiva (bronze)
423763 Statue of Shiva (bronze) by Thai School, (14th century); National Museum, Bangkok, Thailand; (add.info.: Part of a group of Hindu statues that were preserved at the Brahman Temple in Bangkok)

Durga, Vishnu (colour litho)
423593 Durga, Vishnu (colour litho) by Indian School; Private Collection; Photo eLuca Tettoni; Indian, out of copyright

Amitabha from Borobudur (andesite)
DBP420633 Amitabha from Borobudur (andesite) by Indonesian School, (9th Century); height: 106 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Head of a Bodhisattva, Tang Dynasty (618-907), c. 710 (sandstone & pigment)
XBP394847 Head of a Bodhisattva, Tang Dynasty (618-907), c.710 (sandstone & pigment) by Chinese School, (8th century); 40x20.3x19.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Small portable temple dedicated to the worship of Priapus (engraving)
DGC405756 Small portable temple dedicated to the worship of Priapus (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Detail of a mounted figure of Aspasia on a Louis XV medallier, 1771 (gilt bronze
CTS407275 Detail of a mounted figure of Aspasia on a Louis XV medallier, 1771 (gilt bronze, ebony & brass) by Boulle, Andre Charles (1642-1732) (after); eThe Devonshire Collections

Chloris: final sketch for Henrietta Maria, c. 1631 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407559 Chloris: final sketch for Henrietta Maria, c.1631 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections

Fresco from the Palace of Tepantitla (fresco) 407318 little figures
REV407319 Fresco from the Palace of Tepantitla (fresco) 407318 little figures, many of whom have speech bubbles are of uncertain identification; they are below the image of the Great Goddess

Landscape with Mercury and Battus, 1663 (oil on canvas)
CTS407285 Landscape with Mercury and Battus, 1663 (oil on canvas) by Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellee) (1600-82); 75.4x112.8 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Hellenistic figurine of Aphrodite (ceramic)
BLP398276 Hellenistic figurine of Aphrodite (ceramic) by Greek; Mizgaga Museum, Nahsholim, Israel; (add.info.: Found at Tel Dor, Israel; ); Photo eZev Radovan; Greek, out of copyright

Figurines of fertility goddesses and the moulds from which they were cast, c
BLP398260 Figurines of fertility goddesses and the moulds from which they were cast, c.8th- 7th century BC (clay) by Bronze Age (2000-600 BC); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Tel Batash)

The famed Vishnu from Amphoe Takua Pa, 8th-9th century (stone)
LIT390029 The famed Vishnu from Amphoe Takua Pa, 8th-9th century (stone) by Siamese School; Bangkok National Museum, Bangkok

Vishnu from Dong Si Mahapot, Thailand (stone)
LIT390028 Vishnu from Dong Si Mahapot, Thailand (stone) by Siamese School; height: 148 cm; Prachinburi National Museum, Thailand; (add.info)

Masks for Khon theatre (ceramic & metal)
LIT389984 Masks for Khon theatre (ceramic & metal) by Thai School; M. R. Kukrit Pramoj House, Bangkok, Thailand; (add.info.: Bangkok Period)

Monk image from the early 19th century (bronze)
LIT389963 Monk image from the early 19th century (bronze) by Thai School, (19th century); height: 40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Banner depicting Buddha with disciples, early 19th century (painted cloth)
LIT389871 Banner depicting Buddha with disciples, early 19th century (painted cloth) by Thai School, (19th century); width: 83 cm; Jim Thompson House, Bangkok

Scenes from the life of Buddha, mid 19th century (wall painting)
LIT389852 Scenes from the life of Buddha, mid 19th century (wall painting) by Thai School, (19th century); Wat Thong Thammachat, Bangkok

Head of a Buddha image, 13th-14th century (bronze)
LIT389787 Head of a Buddha image, 13th-14th century (bronze) by Siamese School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Uthong or early Ayutthaya School; Uthong (1314-69)

The Phra Buddha Sihing exposed to worshippers during the New Year celebrations (bronze)
LIT389782 The Phra Buddha Sihing exposed to worshippers during the New Year celebrations (bronze) by Siamese School; Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum

Detail of a mural - Buddha confounds the heretics, 1734 (paint on stone)
LIT389771 Detail of a mural - Buddha confounds the heretics, 1734 (paint on stone) by Siamese School, (18th Century); Wat Ko Keo Suttharam, Petchaburi, Thailand; Photo eLuca Tettoni; Thai

Ayutthaya style Buddha image (gilded bronze)
LIT389757 Ayutthaya style Buddha image (gilded bronze) by Siamese School; Petchaburi, Thailand; (add.info.: Ayutthaya was a Siamese kingdom that existed from 1351 to 1767;)

Taoist Immortals, c. 1647 (ink, colours & gold on paper)
711110 Taoist Immortals, c.1647 (ink, colours & gold on paper) by Sansetsu, Kano (1589-1651); 166.37x115.57 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Silenus (oil on canvas)
XIR444210 Silenus (oil on canvas) by Roussel, Ker Xavier (1867-1944); Galleria Internazionale d Arte Moderna, Ca Pesaro, Venice, Italy; (add.info.: Silene; ); French, out of copyright

Krishna and Cows at a Pond, from a Bhagavata Purana (opaque w / c on paper)
425437 Krishna and Cows at a Pond, from a Bhagavata Purana (opaque w/c on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 15.5x26.1 cm; Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, USA; Arthur M

Apollo, illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy, published 1884 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM438687 Apollo, illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy, published 1884 (digitally enhanced image) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Diana with the Hind, illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy, published 1884 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM438590 Diana with the Hind, illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy, published 1884 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Nine kinds of Bali representing the planets, from The History
STC414240 Nine kinds of Bali representing the planets, from The History and Doctrine of Buddhism by Edward Upham, 1829 (colour litho) by English School

Lughs Magic Spear, illustration from Celtic Myth and Legend
STC411951 Lughs Magic Spear, illustration from Celtic Myth and Legend by Charles Squire, 1905 (litho) by Millar, Harold Robert (1869-1940); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Relief ornament of a woman holding a wreath (lead)
3246859 Relief ornament of a woman holding a wreath (lead) by Greek; height: 3.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: The Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia)

Relief ornament of a winged goddess (lead)
3246858 Relief ornament of a winged goddess (lead) by Greek; height: 3.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: The Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia)

Bronze figurine of guardian goddess LAMA, Mesopotamia c. 2035-1794 BC (bronze)
3288085 Bronze figurine of guardian goddess LAMA, Mesopotamia c.2035-1794 BC (bronze) by Mesopotamian; Bible Lands Museum, Jerusalem, Israel; Photo eZev Radovan; out of copyright

Delivery of the flag to the San Marco cruiser in Venice, transport of the bonnet in the Bissona... (colour litho)
2815436 Delivery of the flag to the San Marco cruiser in Venice, transport of the bonnet in the Bissona... (colour litho) by Beltrame

A flesh idol? (colour litho)
2777860 A flesh idol? (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A flesh idol? The capture of a devil-fish)

Shiva as Lord of the Dance (Nataraja), Chola period, c. 10th-11th century (bronze)
2969723 Shiva as Lord of the Dance (Nataraja), Chola period, c.10th-11th century (bronze) by South Indian School, (10th century); 69.3x61.8x24.1 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

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"Exploring the Divine: A Glimpse into the Multifaceted Deities of India and Beyond" Immerse yourself in a world where gods and goddesses reign supreme, as we embark on a journey through captivating images that depict various deities from different cultures. In the heartland of India, behold the majestic Hindu gods Laksman, Rama, Sita, and Hanuman standing tall in all their divine glory. Their vibrant presence exudes power and devotion, reminding us of ancient tales that have shaped generations. Moving further into this mystical realm, we encounter Parvati, Lakshmi, and Saraswati – three enchanting Hindu goddesses who embody beauty, prosperity, knowledge respectively. In awe-inspiring statues like Annapurna giving food at Lakshman temple or Lakshmi gracefully holding lotus flowers symbolizing wealth; these celestial beings inspire reverence among devotees. Venturing beyond Indian borders to Greece's rich mythology brings us face-to-face with Hermes - an exquisite sculpture by Jonnard. This messenger god captivates with his youthful charm and agility. Returning to India's spiritual landscape reveals Krishna and Rada entwined in eternal love - their divine union celebrated across centuries for its profound symbolism of devotion. Further east lies Padmasambhava statue nestled within Kathok Wodsallin Gompa in Sikkim. This revered figure represents enlightenment and compassion within Tibetan Buddhism—a testament to how diverse faiths intertwine across Asia. Titian's Venus of Urbino takes us back to Renaissance Europe—an embodiment of feminine grace that transcends time itself—reminding us that divinity knows no boundaries or cultural constraints. As our exploration continues northward towards Norse mythology, Odin sits regally upon his throne—a wise ruler overseeing realms unknown to mortals—an emblematic representation of strength intertwined with wisdom. Back amidst the vivid tapestry of Hinduism, we encounter the divine couple Visnu and Lakshmi.