Kali Trampling Shiva | Raja Ravi Varma | 1900

This painting, titled Kali trampling Shiva, was created circa 1900 by the famous Indian artist Raja Ravi Varma (1848–1906). It portrays the Hindu goddess Kali in a fierce and awe-inspiring form, often referred to as the "goddess of destruction."

In the image, Kali is depicted with dark blue or black skin, adorned with a garland of severed heads, symbolizing the destruction of ego. She holds a bloody sword in one of her four arms and a freshly decapitated head in another. Kali's expression is fierce, with her tongue sticking out, often interpreted as a gesture of humility and fierce energy. She is trampling upon the figure of Shiva, her consort, who lies beneath her feet to stop her rampage. This scene reflects the mythological narrative where Kali's destructive dance threatens the universe, and Shiva intervenes to bring her back to calmness.

This portrayal by Ravi Varma emphasizes the duality of creation and destruction, a key theme in Hinduism. The vivid and detailed depiction of the goddess, alongside the rich symbolism, showcases Ravi Varma's ability to blend traditional Indian themes with a European-influenced style of realism, making the scene both spiritually potent and artistically significant.

Print: 

A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour graphics or illustrations. The matte finish emphasises different highlights and tones in the source artworks; helping to create stunning works of art.

- All prints feature a 0.25 inch white border to ensure space for framing. 

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• FSC approved or sustainably sourced paper
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Sizes:

A2 = 16.5 x 23.4 Inches

A3 = 11.7 x 16.5 Inches

A4 = 8.3 x 11.7 Inches