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A page from a Punishment series: Punishment for murder
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Themes of punishments of hell were popular in Rajasthani ateliers, and several courts commissioned paintings depicting infernal cruelty. The dark-skinned punisher pulls a royal figure from his terrace with chains and is about to smite him with his baton. A ferocious tiger can be seen ripping another man with his claws.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Rajput Kingdom of Bundi |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1740 |
| Culture / Origin | Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bundi |
| Medium | gum tempera and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Page: 33.7 x 24.8 cm (13 1/4 x 9 3/4 in.); Miniature: 27.3 x 17.5 cm (10 3/4 x 6 7/8 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Painting |
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