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Gods and Epics of India

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Circular painting of the Last Judgment with Christ in glory above clouds, angels, and naked figures divided between heaven and demons below.Last JudgmentHanging scroll painting of the reclining Buddha surrounded by mourning figures, animals, and trees, with a moon and clouds in the sky above.Death of the Historical Buddha (Nehan-zu)Painting of grey elephants in red trappings fighting in a sandy courtyard, with armed men in red running around and spectators on a balcony above.Elephant fight in a courtyard, Udaipur painting ca. 1670-1675Oil painting of an elderly man with lined face resting his hand on his chin, holding a knife, in a dark brown setting.Saint Bartholomew, Half-Length Portrait of an Elderly Man with a KnifeGilded copper mask of Bhairava with inlaid eyes, a third eye, and a red-brown flame crown set with jewels, on black.Bhairava Mask, Gilded Copper with Rock CrystalHanging scroll of a Buddhist paradise with a central seated Buddha, palace halls, musicians and dancers in gold and muted colors, framed by small scenes.Taima Mandala, Pure Land Hanging ScrollChromolithograph of the goddess Durga in red and gold, many-armed, standing on a buffalo in a forest while demons fight around her.Durga Slaying the Buffalo Demon, Chromolithograph, 1883Engraving of an armored knight on horseback with a dog and skull, a horned devil behind him, and a castle on a distant hill.Knight, Death and the Devil (Dürer engraving, 1513)Black and white woodcut of Christ enthroned in clouds with angels blowing trumpets, robed figures at the sides, and nude crowds below with devils and a dragon-like beast.The Last Judgment, from The Small PassionGilt bronze standing Buddha with raised right hand and extended left hand, wearing flowing layered robes, on a lotus pedestal against a gray background.Standing Buddha Maitreya, Gilt Bronze, Northern Wei DynastyPale stucco head of the Buddha with serene downcast eyes, small curled hair knobs, and a faint smile, broken off at the neck against a dark gray background.Head of Buddha, stucco sculpture, 5th–6th centuryGilded wooden statue of a standing bodhisattva with a ringed staff on a green lotus base, against a gray background.The Bodhisattva Jizō, Japanese Wood SculptureEtching of two winged nude devils grappling in churning dark water below a stone embankment with small robed figures.The Circle of the Corrupt Officials; the Devils Mauling Each OtherPainted woman in a red and gold sari, bare-chested, tossing a red ball above her head against a cloudy blue sky.Tilottama playing with a red ball in the skyPainting of a woman in a white sari with red borders leaning against a tree, holding a flower basket, in a golden forest landscape.Ahalya Leaning on a Tree, Chromolithograph by Raja Ravi VarmaPainting of thatched stone cottages beneath a swirling blue and white sky, with dark green trees and a sandy path in the foreground.Chaumes de Cordeville (Thatched Cottages), Van Gogh, 1890Engraving of the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child standing on a globe with a serpent, flanked by two cherubs under radiating light.Mary with Child on a Globe, Trampling the DevilChromolithograph of a woman in white drapery floating upward while a man on a balcony reaches toward her, with domes and clouds behind them.Urvashi Flying Off to Heaven, Raja Ravi Varma Chromolithograph, 1896Grey stone sculpture of a standing Buddha in a flowing robe, with a carved halo behind and a small relief pedestal below, displayed against a dark background.Standing Buddha, Gandhara, Schist SculptureGilded Tibetan painting of a central multi-armed bodhisattva surrounded by many small Buddhas and monks on a gold ground.Sadaksari-Lokeshvara Surrounded by Manifestations and MonksRed sandstone sculpture of a standing Buddha with curled hair, incised robe folds, and right hand raised in a protective gesture, on a dark base.Standing Buddha Offering Protection, red sandstone sculptureDark granite sculpture of a seated four-armed deity with tall crown and jewelry, resting on a lotus base against a gray background.Shiva as Mahesha, Granite Sculpture, 10th CenturyGilt copper seated Buddha statue with blue topknot, touching the earth with right hand, on a dark stepped base against a gray background.Seated Buddha, Shakyamuni or Akshobhya, Gilt CopperDark green bronze statue of the dancing god Shiva in a ring of flames, standing on one leg on a lotus base.Shiva as Lord of Dance (Nataraja), Chola bronzeTibetan thangka painting of a golden seated Buddha beneath a flowering tree, surrounded by crowds of figures and clouds in a dense, colorful composition.Amitabha and the Western Pure Land (Sukhavati), ca. 1700Hanging scroll of a gold Amida Buddha standing at center, surrounded by bodhisattvas on clouds against a dark background.Welcoming Descent of Amida and BodhisattvasHanging scroll of a gold Buddha seated centrally with eight standing bodhisattvas in two columns on a dark brown background, with gold halos and red and white robes.Amitabha Buddha and the Eight Great BodhisattvasPastel portrait of a woman with wind-blown red-gold hair and a fierce sidelong glare, set against a dark swirling cloak and background.Lucifer (Natalie Clifford Barney)Gray stone sculpture of a seated bodhisattva with a circular halo, elaborate headdress, necklaces, and draped garment on a lattice pedestal.Pensive Bodhisattva, Gray Schist SculptureEngraving of an armored knight riding a horse past a horned devil and a gaunt figure, with a dog, skull, and rocky wooded landscape.Knight, Death, and Devil, engravingPainting of a sleeping woman in red with a skull in her lap, an old woman holding a gold dish of jewels at left, and a winged angel at right.The Temptation of the MagdaleneThangka painting of a blue Buddha in red robes on a lotus throne, surrounded by rows of small seated figures in red and blue arched niches.The Medicine Buddha Bhaishajyaguru With His Mandala RetinueGilded bronze standing Buddha statue with raised right hand and flame-shaped topknot, against a deep red background.Standing Buddha, gilt bronze sculpturePen and ink drawing with two scenes: a cloaked knight in a meadow by a tree, and women leaning over a brick tower wall, in black-line ornamental border.Study for How a Devil in Woman's Likeness Would Have Tempted Sir BorsWoodcut of a rich man with dogs, a beggar with sores at right, a feast in an upper hall, and angels carrying a soul in clouds.Rich Man and Poor Lazarus, woodcut, 1541Dark grey stone head of a Buddha with downcast eyes, tightly curled hair and a rounded topknot, on a black stand against a grey background.Head of a Buddha, Central Javanese Period, 9th CenturySeated Buddha statue with lowered eyes, worn gilding and faded green and red paint, hands in lap, against a gray background.Seated Buddha, Probably Amitabha, Dry Lacquer SculptureGray stone relief of the Buddha's death: a reclining robed figure on a bed surrounded by grieving mourners and attendants in carved niches.The Death of the Buddha (Parinirvana), Gandhara schist reliefTibetan thangka of a seated gold-skinned Buddha in red robes flanked by two bodhisattvas, surrounded by rows of small Buddhas in red medallions.Buddha Shakyamuni as "Lord of the Munis" thangkaWoodcut in a black border showing horned devils and hatted witches holding hands in a ring, dancing.Witches and Devils Dancing in a Circle, Woodcut, 1720Dark bronze seated Buddha statue with flame-topped crown, right hand touching the ground, against a gray background.Seated Buddha, Bronze Sculpture, 15th CenturyPainting of a sprawled demoness with green skin and a small blue child on her chest, with women and a child watching on a red background beside a pavilion.The Death of the Demoness Putana, Folio from a Bhagavata Purana SeriesOval miniature of a seated goddess in white robes playing a stringed veena, with a golden halo, pink lotus seat and red patterned background.Saraswati, Hindu Goddess of Learning, Gouache MiniatureStipple engraving of a sleeping woman in a white cap, with a grinning dark demon crouched on her chest beneath a draped bed canopy.Cauchemar: a sleeping woman troubled by a demonStipple engraving of a sleeping young woman in bed while a grimacing dark demon crouches on her chest beneath a draped canopy.The Nightmare (Cauchemar): Sleeping Woman and Demon, Stipple Engraving, 1810Engraving of men handling a huge round lens that focuses sunlight beside columns, a fountain, and optical instruments in a garden.L'Optique: giant lens focusing sunlight in a Baroque garden engravingBlack and white etching of a crowded fair stage with flags, watched over by a large horned devil at right and smaller demons below.Bartholomew Fair, London: The Fiend's Frying Pan, after George Cruikshank, 1832Stipple print of a woman and a boy at a red-draped table viewing prints through a lens and mirror, with an urn and guitar behind them.Woman and Boy Viewing Prints Through a Lens and MirrorEngraving of a bearded nude man riding a turtle led by a horned demon, with women and a helmeted man behind, burning buildings in the background.Job riding a turtle, with the devil and companions, engraving after Maarten van HeemskerckOval gouache miniature of a seated goddess with a golden halo, orange robes and jewelry, on a striped cushioned throne against a blue sky.Lakshmi, Goddess of Wealth, Seated on a Cushioned ThroneDark bronze statue of a seated woman holding a small child who reaches up toward her face, on a white pedestal.Yashoda with the Infant Krishna, bronze sculpturePainting of a man with clasped hands under an orange canopy facing blue-skinned Krishna and a woman seated on a gilded bed, with green hills behind.Raja Balwant Singh's Vision of Krishna and RadhaBlue-skinned Krishna playing a flute under a tree among women in saris, cows and a river with village buildings in the background.Krishna Playing the Flute to CowgirlsGilt brass seated Buddha statue with blue topknot, crossed legs, and right hand reaching toward the ground, against a gray background.Buddha Shakyamuni, Gilt Brass Seated FigureOval painting of a deity on a lotus atop a pillar wrapped by a serpent, with a tortoise in water below and a white horse and elephant behind.The churning of the ocean with a tortoise below, Indian gouacheOil portrait of a bearded man in a dark military coat and slouch hat, standing beside a map, field glasses and a pipe, with a rocky landscape behind him.Portrait of Ulysses S. Grant in Military DressSepia photograph of a large seated bronze Buddha statue on a stone platform, with pine trees and stone lanterns around it.The Great Buddha of Kamakura, Japan, Albumen PhotographIndian painting of two pairs of wrestlers grappling on a maroon background, one blue-skinned figure wearing a crown and yellow dhoti, beneath a gold inscription band.Krishna and Balarama Fight Kamsa's Wrestlers, Bhagavata Purana PageDark painting of a burning village and ruined arches, with grotesque demons tormenting a robed figure at centre.The Temptation of St AnthonySmall gilt bronze seated Buddha with curled hair and a radiating halo on a rectangular base, against a gray background.Seated Buddha, probably Shakyamuni, gilt bronzeBlack and white print of a haloed figure in a chariot pulled by beasts under a radiant sun, with crowds and winged figures in clouds and monsters below.Triumph of Christ, woodcut print (1513)Painting of a bearded man in a brown robe seated in shadow, holding a knife over a folded tan cloth, gazing to the left.Saint BartholomewTall grey limestone stele shaped like a robed figure, covered in dense carved relief scenes, standing on a stepped base against a black background.Robed Buddha Stele with Carved Realms, LimestoneEngraving of a cluttered study with a skeleton, hanging stuffed animals, a globe, and a man drawing a sword toward two startled seated men at a table.Hudibras Confronts Sidrophel and Whacum in an Astrologer's ChamberOval Indian gouache painting of the goddess Durga on a tiger with a spear, two goddesses at right, and horned demons at left on green grass.Goddess Durga on a Tiger Confronting Demons, Indian GouacheBlue four-armed Vishnu stands on a fish form beside a crouching red horned demon, with four attendants under a golden sky.Matsya: Vishnu emerging from a fish, Indian gouache paintingAquatint of a large banyan tree shading a small white Hindu shrine, with two figures near the stone platform and the shrine's doorway.The Sacred Tree of the Hindoos at Gya, BaharIndian gouache painting in a decorative border: a blue figure with a bow fights a red multi-armed demon amid monkey warriors, soldiers, bodies and a fort.Ramachandra (blue figure) battling Ravana, king of Lanka, with monkey warriorsEtched portrait of a bearded man in a military coat and slouch hat, standing beside a map and binoculars against a dark rocky background.Ulysses S. Grant, etched portrait by James Fagan (1899)Circular Nepalese mandala on cloth with a multi-armed seated deity in a white disk, surrounded by red medallions of small figures.Mandala of Chandra, God of the MoonEngraving of an old woman weighing coins on a balance, with two devils in the shadows and a skull on the wall.Gold Weigher (Variant with Two Devils)Painting of a six-faced, many-armed Hindu deity seated within a jeweled gold halo, flanked by two female attendants in red, with a handwritten label below.Kartikeya (Murugan), Hindu god of war, with attendantsGold-ground painting of Christ enthroned on a rainbow with Mary and John the Baptist, surrounded by robed saints in red and green robes.Last JudgmentWeathered carved stone head of a bodhisattva with a serene face and a jeweled crown with traces of red pigment, on a dark stand.Head of the Bodhisattva Mahasthamaprapta (Dashizhi), Northern Qi dynastyColor lithograph poster of a man in an ornate white embroidered robe in front of a blue pagoda and pavilion, with yellow lettering reading Long Tack Sam.Long Tack Sam, color lithograph poster, 1919Painted ritual crown on gray background with a central seated Buddhist figure in red and gold, flanked by smaller arched panels.Ritual Crown with the Five Transcendent BuddhasGilt bronze altarpiece with a standing Buddha in a flaming openwork halo, flanked by small figures on a pedestal base, against a gray background.Gilt Bronze Maitreya Buddha Altarpiece, Northern Wei DynastyGilded brass seated Buddha with topknot, draped robe and raised right hand, on a throne with lion supports and lotus base against a grey background.Enthroned Buddha Granting BoonsGilded bronze seated Buddha statue with hands in meditation pose on a decorated lotus base, against a gray background.Gilt Buddha Seated in MeditationGilded bronze standing Buddha statue with raised right hand and flame-like topknot on a dark stepped base.Standing Buddha, Gilt Copper Alloy SculptureSmall gilt bronze statue of a seated Buddha with hands raised at chest, on a green-patinated lotus base, against gray background.Seated Buddha Vairocana, gilt bronzeSmall gilded bronze seated Buddha with a tall ornate crown and hands joined at chest, on a layered lotus base against a gray background.Buddha Vairocana (Dari), gilt bronze, 11th centurySmall gold-gilded bronze statue of a seated bodhisattva holding a raised sword, sitting on a layered lotus base against a gray background.Bodhisattva Manjushri, gilt copper alloy sculptureDark bronze seated figure of a crowned Buddha in an arched stele with scrollwork, on a tiered lotus base, against a gray background.Crowned Buddha, Bronze Sculpture in an Arched SteleGray stone arched stele carved with a standing central bodhisattva, attendant figures, lions at the base, and a stupa motif above.Standing bodhisattva stele with attendants, lions and stupa, Northern Qi-Sui eraGouache painting of a seated deity in a chariot pulled by black-and-white birds, with a reclining blue-skinned body on green grass before a palace.Dhumavati in a bird-drawn chariot before a dead bodyDark stone sculpture of a standing male deity with a tall tiered headdress, broken arms and a cut-off lower leg, against a black background.Shiva, standing sandstone sculpture, mid-7th centuryDark black stone stele with arched top showing a crowned seated figure in meditation pose, flanked by attendants, with carved animals along the base.Shiva as Mrityunjaya, the Conquerer of DeathSix oval Indian miniature paintings on black: deities with bulls, Krishna and Radha under a tree, a seated musician, and a seated figure in orange robes.Six Indian gouache miniatures of Hindu deitiesEngraving of a dying rich man in a canopied bed, a devil beside a coin chest, and a beggar with dogs at a doorway.Parable of Lazarus and the Rich ManKrishna approaches a pink pavilion as a woman watches from a balcony above; three women stand at left under a stormy sky.Krishna Approaches Radha, Folio from a RasikpriyaPainting of the goddess Durga on a lion, with many arms holding weapons, stabbing a buffalo demon beneath a blue sky in an arched frame.Durga on a Lion Slaying the Buffalo Demon MahishasuraGilded bronze statue of a standing bodhisattva with a tall crown, jeweled necklace, and long draped skirt, one hand raised.Bodhisattva Maitreya, the Buddha of the FutureEngraving of a nude man reaching toward a bearded winged devil on a rock, with more demon heads and flames behind.The Circle of the Corrupt Officials; the Devils Tormenting CiampoloGouache painting of a multi-armed goddess on a white elephant trampling a demon, with horned and monkey-faced figures around her in a green landscape.Devi riding a white elephant tramples two demons, Indian gouacheEngraving of risen Christ standing over a defeated skeletal figure and serpent, surrounded by clouds, angels and cherubs, with a halo of light.Christ Showing His Wounds and Triumphing over DeathIndian gouache painting in an oval frame: a goddess seated on a peacock holds a sword, facing a group of red-skinned demons on green hills.Devi Seated on a Peacock Facing Demons, Indian GouacheOval gouache painting of a multi-armed goddess on a tiger drawing a bow, facing demonic figures at left over green grass.Goddess Durga on a Tiger Battling Demons, Gouache PaintingGreen-patinated bronze head of a Buddha with lowered eyes, a faint smile, and tight curled hair on a plain light background.Head of a Buddha, Bronze SculptureGouache painting of a goddess riding a tiger, facing a red horned demon with a bow, in a green oval landscape under a blue sky.Goddess Durga Riding a Tiger in Battle with a DemonGouache painting in an oval: a seated figure with a spear at left, a headless red deity holding its head at center, and an embracing couple below.Hindu deities Shiva, Chhinnamasta, Kamadeva and RatiBrown monochrome drawing of crowded nude figures tumbling down a rocky mass toward a chasm, with robed figures gathered in clouds at the top.Last Judgement, brown-ink composition of crowded figuresIndian gouache painting of a multi-armed goddess on a tiger with a sword, facing a club-wielding demon in an oval frame.Goddess Durga on a Tiger Battling a Demon, Indian GouachePainted cloth showing a seated haloed Buddha in meditation pose, with two standing attendants and rows of small seated figures, above a red and white lotus border.Amitayus, the Buddha of Eternal Life, distemper on clothEngraving of the Last Judgement with a haloed Christ at center, a radiant oval above, and crowds of figures and demons in a crowded landscape below.The Last Judgement, engraving after Hieronymus BoschGouache painting of multi-armed Kali standing on a fallen figure, flanked by two green horned demons with raised weapons.Kali Ma, a ferocious form of Durga fighting demons, gouache paintingDark etching of a winged devil swooping over a hunched figure in white robes, with sleeping hooded monks below.Tóplones: winged devil and sleeping monks, Goya etchingPainting of a lion-headed multi-armed figure seated before split pillars, holding a child, with blue figures and a woman at the sides against a green background.Narasimha, Lion Avatar of Vishnu, with Prahlada, Gouache PaintingIndian gouache painting of goddess Durga riding a tiger, facing green-skinned demons with weapons in an oval frame on a green landscape.Goddess Durga on a Tiger Confronting Demons, Indian GouacheOil portrait of a bearded man in a dark military coat and kepi, gloved hand on hip, standing before a hazy hilly landscape at dusk.Thomas Jonathan Jackson, oil portrait by John Adams Elder, 1876Woman in yellow sari seated on rocks under a palm tree beside a pond and hills, in a colorful chromolithograph.Sita in Exile, chromolithograph after Raja Ravi VarmaGouache painting of a green-skinned Hindu god in a red tunic and crown, drawing a bow and arrow against a pale background.Manmatha (Kamadeva), Hindu God of Love, Drawing a BowChromolithograph of blue-skinned Krishna and Radha embracing near a tree, with cattle grazing and temples in a hilly countryside.Radha and Krishna Embrace in the Countryside, ChromolithographEngraving of the archangel Michael with wings and armor, raising a spear over a fallen devil among rocks and flames.Michael and the DevilWatercolour of a horned devil struggling with a monk over a shrouded body beneath a white statue in a stone arch, with a skull and fire below.A Tale of Wonder: devil, monk and statue in a churchyardEngraving of the crowned Virgin Mary holding the Christ child, standing on a globe with a serpent, with two cherubs and radiating clouds around her.Mary with the Child on a Globe, Trampling the DevilChromolithograph of a boy embracing his parents in a dim prison doorway, with a guard in red, a torch at left, and a sword-bearing man at right.Krishna freeing his parents Vasudeva and Devaki from prisonEngraving of tumbling rebel angels and monstrous creatures in a dark swirling sky, with a dragon's heads at upper right and Latin text along the bottom.Saint Michael and the Fall of the Rebel Angels, engraving after Le BrunOval painting of two seated Hindu deities with haloes and multiple arms on golden thrones, against a pale blue sky.Hindu god and goddess on golden thrones, Indian gouache paintingEngraving of a dying rich man in a canopied bed, a horned devil at left, family gathered around, and beggars with a dog at right.The Parable of Lazarus and the Rich ManEtching of a ruined classical stage set with a tall horned demon surrounded by swarming devils and small figures.Circe's Revenge: Hell Erupts in a Ruined Stage Set, Callot 1617Blue-skinned Krishna in gold jewelry and red dhoti dances on a pink lotus above green water, painted in gouache on a pale background.Krishna Dancing on a Lotus, Gouache on MicaSix oval Indian gouache miniatures on black; lower left shows a crowned figure in a red-wheeled chariot pulled by two deer against a blue sky.Chandra, the moon god, on a chariot drawn by deerPainting of a black-faced deity in a golden crown flanked by attendants in colorful dress among green foliage, with cows and offering vessels below.Worship of Shri Nathji, Rajasthani-style paintingColored lithograph of a seated Buddha beneath a tree, surrounded by demons, animals and weapons, with winged celestial figures watching from above.Buddha Resisting the Demons of Mara, LithographPainted Tibetan thangka of the seated Buddha Amoghasiddhi at center, surrounded by bodhisattvas, lotus seats, and small deities on a red background.Buddha Amoghasiddhi with Eight BodhisattvasBlack-and-white engraving of the Last Judgment with a radiant figure in a circle, trumpeting angels, and crowds of damned figures tormented by devils in a rocky hellscape.The Last Judgment, engraved print with Christ, angels and devilsBlue four-armed deity beneath a multi-headed serpent hood, seated on a golden coiled serpent, gouache painting on pale ground.Vishnu, four-armed Hindu deity under a serpent hood, gouacheGilded bronze seated Buddhist figure in meditation pose with crown and jewelry, on a lotus pedestal against a gray background.Seated Amitayus, Gilt Bronze Buddhist SculptureCarved stone standing bodhisattva statue with red and gold pigment remnants, wearing a jeweled crown and long necklaces, on a plain base.Standing Bodhisattva, Probably Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), ca. 550–560Gray sandstone stele with a carved standing Buddha, arms raised and lowered, framed by a flame-like halo and small attendant figures.Buddha Dipankara (Randengfo), Northern Wei steleCarved wooden statue of a seated bodhisattva with one hand on a crouching lion, faded paint, on a rectangular base against a gray background.Avalokiteshvara of the Lion's Roar (Shi Hou Guanyin), Ming dynasty wood sculptureDark bronze standing Buddha statue with raised hands and curled topknot, showing traces of gold, on a white pedestal against a gray background.Standing Buddha, Dvaravati Period BronzeDark carved wooden sculpture of a fierce lion-like face above a pierced backplate, with detached arms and torso with worn gilding on a dark background.Narasimha, Vishnu's Man-Lion AvatarEngraving of a cluttered chamber with a hanging crocodile, globes, and a man drawing his sword as two seated men startle.Hudibras startles Sidrophel and Whacum in a chamber of curiositiesCarved stone head of a bodhisattva with closed eyes and a tall headdress containing a small seated Buddha, shown against black.Head of a Bodhisattva with Seated Amida Buddha in HeaddressWoodcut of Christ enthroned in clouds with rays, trumpeting angels and kneeling figures above, and devils driving naked souls into flames below.The Last Judgment, from De Kleine PassiePainting of a blue figure in yellow clothes fighting a white creature in a green forest, with cowherds and cattle watching and clouds with figures above.Krishna Slaying a Demon with a Cow, Watched by CowherdsColoured caricature: a gouty man in a red armchair raises a glass while a horned demon holds his foot over a small flame beside a table of fruit.Introduction of the Gout, coloured caricature, 1818Small gilt bronze seated figure with hand raised to cheek, wearing a tall crown, on a draped pedestal against a gray background.Pensive Bodhisattva, Gilt Bronze SculptureDark stone sculpture of a standing Hindu deity with a tall crown, side heads, and a large disc halo, with a small kneeling figure at its feet.Vaikuntha Vishnu, dark stone standing sculptureBronze standing figure with tall jeweled crown and raised right hand, inside a flame-edged arch on a lotus base, with green-brown patina.Crowned Standing Figure in Gilt Bronze, KashmirTerracotta relief of a youthful figure wrestling a rearing horse with open jaws, a fallen animal below, on a worn rectangular panel.Krishna Battling the Horse Demon Keshi, Terracotta ReliefGilded bronze standing Buddha with raised right hand and lowered left hand holding robe, on a black base against a gray background.Buddha Offering Protection, gilded copper alloy statueGreen patinated bronze sculpture of two seated deities on a lotus base, one with a tall crown and raised hand, the other leaning on one arm.Shiva Seated with Parvati, Copper Alloy SculptureChromolithograph: a seated ascetic with crossed arms on a riverside rock, and a standing woman in a white sari with her hand to her chin, among green trees.Shukra and Rambha, chromolithograph by Raja Ravi Varma, 1894Miniature painting of blue Krishna in a tree above a red field, with women bathing in a wavy river and deer and palms below.Gopis Pleading with Krishna for Their Clothing, Bhagavata PuranaGouache painting of the red-skinned four-armed Hindu deity Kartikeya standing beside a peacock, holding a spear, against a pale background.Kartikeya (Murugan), Hindu god of war, with a peacockGreen patinated bronze Buddhist shrine with a seated Buddha in an arched niche, tiered spire, and small figures on the base.Bronze Buddhist Shrine with Seated BuddhaEtching of a horned devil silhouetted on a rock, staff in hand, watching witches on broomsticks flying through swirling night clouds.Walpurgisnacht: a devil watches witches on broomsticksCarved sandstone relief of a multi-armed standing deity with a halo, attendants on both sides, and small figures in niches above.Vishnu, Standing Multi-Armed Deity in Sandstone SteleHand-colored print of an winged angel with a halo spearing a pink dragon with a golden cross-topped staff on green ground.Archangel Michael Defeating the DragonBlack-and-white lithograph of a mounted warrior, a spearing woman, a fallen demon, and a bell-ringing archer among palm trees.Khandoba on horseback, spearing demon, lithograph c. 1890Colored lithograph of a red-cloaked skeleton with a sword beside two calendars for early 1898, with the caption May We Never Meet Him.Skeleton in Red Cloak with Sword, 1898 Calendar LithographGilded bronze standing Buddha statue with right palm raised in a protection gesture, against a gray background.Standing Buddha Offering Protection, Copper Alloy SculpturePainting of Krishna in gold robes lifting a rocky mountain over a crowd of villagers and cattle, with a grey sky above.Krishna Lifts Mount Govardhan to Shelter the Villagers of BrajDark green-patinated standing Buddha statue with raised right hand and open left hand, against a black background.Buddha Preaching, Mon-Dvaravati PeriodStanding bronze Buddha statue with green-brown patina, hands raised in a teaching gesture, against a black background.Buddha PreachingEngraving of a witches' sabbath: a seated nude hag by a fire, standing witches, flying demons and winged creatures in a dark swirling sky, with a gnarled tree at right.Witches' Sabbath (Heksensabbat)Headless pale limestone sculpture of a standing figure in a robe with parallel pleated folds, on a dark base against a grey background.Buddha, Limestone Torso in Draped Robe (3rd century CE)Gouache painting of a crowned female figure drawing a bow while seated on a horse made of five women against a pale background.Rati, goddess of love, shooting a bow from a horse of five womenOpaque watercolor of two archers with bows and quivers facing a sage in orange dhoti beside a green tree on a yellow background.Rama and Lakshman with the sage Vishvamitra, from a RamayanaEtching of a bearded scholar holding a large glass jar beside a skeleton, with a seated patient and a caption at bottom.Scholar in a Surgeon's Workroom with a Jar of Spirits, 1686Gilded copper relief of a multi-armed deity standing on a winged garuda before a scalloped halo, on a clear stand.Vishnu Riding on Garuda, Gilt Copper PlaqueBlack and white engraving: a dozing man in a cap beside stepped blocks, a nude woman holding drapery, a winged child with a sphere below, and a winged creature at upper right.The Dream of the ScholarWoodcut of a winged angel in armor raising a sword to strike a writhing demon beneath him, set in an arched niche with columns.The Archangel Michael Defeating the DevilPainting of a green-skinned deity with a bow and arrow seated on a group of women arranged as an elephant, on a brown ground.Kamadeva shooting arrows from an elephant of women, Indian gouacheIndian miniature painting in pink tones: a blue seated figure, a standing woman, and a winged figure aiming a bow above a pavilion with two seated people.Kama Aims His Bow at Radha, Gita Govinda PageEngraving of winged angels in heaven above clouds, and nude falling figures with swords tangled below, with a Bible verse printed underneath.Lucifer's angels tumble out of heaven, Revelation 12:9 etchingEngraving of a winged archangel with a halo standing on a coiled dragon, with a sun face with rays above and clouds at the top.Saint Michael Defeating the DragonPainting: a standing figure points to a green tree while a couple reclines on a striped tiger skin against a red background.Shiva and Parvati on a Tiger Skin, Rasamanjari FolioPainting of a blue-skinned Hindu ascetic with matted hair and beads, holding a trident and staff, on a torn tan paper.Hindu ascetic holding a trident, Bengali gouache drawingEngraved caricature of a distillery at night, with horned devils, skeletons, barrels and smoke; a sign on a shed reads Deacon Giles's Counting Room, Bibles for Sale.The Distillery of Deacon Giles Seen as the Work of the DevilGouache painting of a multi-armed deity with a flaming crown standing on a fallen blue demon who holds a sword, on a striped wooden floor.Multi-armed deity trampling a demon, gouache paintingPainting of Krishna as Shri Nathji: a dark-faced standing figure in gold jewelry and yellow garments against a blue background with a gold-patterned border.Krishna in the Form of Shri Nathji, ca. 1840Pointed-arch carved stone stele with a seated Buddhist figure at center, standing attendants on each side, and rows of small figures along the base.Stele with Bodhisattva Maitreya, Northern Qi-era stone reliefEngraving of a winged angel with a raised sword standing on a crouching horned devil on rocky ground, with Latin text below.Saint Michael the Archangel Trampling the Devil, after Guido ReniHanging scroll painting of a seated golden Buddha in red robes at center, flanked by two standing attendant bodhisattvas on a dark background.Shakyamuni Triad, Hanging ScrollHand-coloured lithograph of a jewelled goddess with a gold crown and red and green plumes, flanked by two green parrots.Heavily jewelled Mahalakshmi with two parrots, coloured lithograph, 1897Engraving of a witches' sabbath with a flying witch above smoke, a nude woman tending a pot, and skulls and bones on the ground.Witches conjuring at the witches' sabbathArch-shaped dark stone lintel carved with many Buddhist figures, haloes and foliage in dense low relief.Arched Stone Lintel with Buddhist Paradise Scene, Tang DynastyBlack and white engraving of Varaha, a boar-headed Hindu deity standing on a sea creature, with a woman in an oval above and a crowd at left.Vishnu as Varaha, the boar incarnation, engraving, 1672Watercolour of a multi-armed goddess riding a grey lion and pinning a dark demon beneath it, with a red halo behind her head.Durga Riding Her Lion, Slaying a DemonEngraving of a crowned seated figure under an ornate canopy, attendants around him, a winged figure in rays of light above, palm trees at left.Crowned Figure on a Canopied Platform, Engraving, 1672Engraving of a draped coffin lined with lit candles under a bright cloud with winged figures; a kneeling robed figure and a crouching devil lie at bottom.Lying in State: Duke of Cumberland, Pope and Devil (1765 Engraving)Painting of a red, multi-armed deity with a jeweled crown holding a sword and pinning a small green demon on a pale background.Virabhadra killing a green demon, Indian gouache paintingMiniature painting of blue-skinned Krishna on a red throne welcoming a visitor, attended by women with fly whisks in a courtyard setting.Krishna Welcoming Sudama, from a Bhagavata PuranaDark sandstone sculpture of a standing Buddha with curled hair, serene face, and bare torso, shown against a black background.Standing Buddha in SandstoneGilded bronze standing figure of Vishnu with four arms, holding a disc and club, on a relief pedestal against a dark background.Vishnu, Gilt Copper Alloy Standing FigureEngraved print of an infernal council: a crowned figure on a dais under bursts of light, with crowds of winged figures in an arched hall.The Council in Hell: Fallen Angels Decide to Continue the Battle Against GodPainting of a deathbed under a red canopy, with a man on white pillows, gathered figures, a winged devil above, and an arched colonnade at left.The Deathbed of the Rich ManPainting of a five-headed, many-armed deity seated on a purple lotus before a seated woman in red with joined hands, against an orange background.Sadashiva worshipped by Parvati, Indian painting ca. 1690White-on-black woodcut of a scowling bald robed figure seated on rocks, with a dragon coiling at upper right and Chinese characters across the top.Handaka Sonja, a Lohan with a dragon, woodcutMiniature painting of a couple embracing on a green path through a flowering grove at sunset, with peacocks and birds below and a red gold-patterned border.Radha and Krishna Walk in a Flowering GrovePainted Buddhist hanging scroll: a seated Buddha in red robes flanked by two standing bodhisattvas with golden halos against a dark background.Amitabha Triad, Buddhist Hanging ScrollDark bronze sculpture of a standing Buddha flanked by two crowned bodhisattvas on lotus bases, on a rectangular plinth.Buddha Attended by Two Bodhisattvas, Copper Alloy SculptureGray limestone statue of a standing bodhisattva with hands clasped at the chest, wearing necklaces and long draped robes, on a plain pedestal.Standing Bodhisattva, Northern Qi dynastyMiniature painting: a rocky mountain with seated figures at left, and a large army of horsemen and soldiers with banners advancing across a gold sky at right.Jarasandha's army advances toward Krishna and Balarama, Mahabharata folioBronze sculpture of a seated Buddha flanked by two smaller seated bodhisattvas, each within a arched halo under a tiered parasol.Enthroned Buddha Attended by Two Bodhisattvas, BronzeBlack and white wood engraving of a steep rocky canyon with a stream over boulders and distant mountains under clouds.Devil's Gate, Weber Canyon, wood engravingFrontal view of a weathered grey stone Buddha head with closed eyes, a faint smile, and tightly curled hair on a white background.Head of a Buddha, Northern Qi dynasty limestone sculptureCarved grey limestone relief with rows of seated Buddhas and bodhisattvas with halos, arranged in tiers above lotus bases.Gathering of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, Northern Qi limestone reliefHanging scroll of a gold standing Buddha with a round halo and radiating rays on a dark background, set on a lotus base within brocade mounts.Amitabha (Amida) Welcoming Souls to Paradise, Japanese Hanging ScrollSymmetrical Buddhist thangka with a large golden seated Buddha at center, smaller seated Buddhas in arched niches, and a gilded border.The Eight Medicine Buddhas, thangka paintingHanging scroll in ink on silk showing a seated white-robed figure on a rock ledge above misty dark cliffs and a waterfall.Guanyin, White-Robed, Seated on an Overhanging RockBlack and white photo of a bronze seated Buddha in meditation pose inside a tall flame-shaped arch, on a stepped pedestal.Seated Buddha, bronze, first half of the 13th centuryDark bronze head of a Buddha with downcast eyes, a slight smile, and tightly coiled curls, broken off at the neck.Head of a Buddha, bronze with traces of gildingEtching of robed figures on a steep stone stairway passing under a dark arched gateway, with a bright opening beyond.Devil's Way, Algiers, etchingPainting of a sunlit courtyard with a carved wooden merchant stall, a rider on a grey horse, a man in white, and a dog lying on the stones.Hindu Merchants, oil painting by Edwin Lord WeeksGrey stone head of the Buddha with coiled hair, raised crown, and lowered eyes, set on a dark square base against a grey background.Head of the Buddha, Shailendra period stone sculptureGilded wooden seated Buddha sculpture with tall crown and red tiered base supported by two dark elephant figures, against a gray background.Crowned Buddha Seated on an Elephant Throne, Gilded WoodSmall ivory standing Buddha with raised right hand before a tall wooden arch painted with red, yellow and blue radiating bands, on a stepped base.Standing Buddha with Abhayamudra and Painted NimbusFaded painted fragment of a bodhisattva with a pale face, dark robes, red drapery, and a greenish halo on a weathered ground.Bodhisattva, Song Dynasty Mural FragmentDark stone stele with arched top showing a standing four-armed deity with crown and halo, flanked by two female attendants and carved figures.God Vishnu with Goddesses Lakshmi and SarasvatiCarved standing bodhisattva with a large circular halo and raised hand, dark surface with traces of gold, against a plain white background.Standing Bodhisattva with HaloGreen bronze seated figure with a spiked sunburst halo, cross-legged, one hand raised, draped robe, against a plain grey background.Seated Buddha, bronze figure with radiate haloBlack and gray lithograph of a pale face tilted downward beside a shadowy hunched figure at upper left, on a cream paper margin.Anthony: "What is the object of all this?" The Devil: "There is no object!"Bronze sculpture of the lion-headed deity Narasimha, four-armed and seated on a lotus pedestal, with a fierce face framed by a flaming halo.Narasimha, Lion-Headed Incarnation of Vishnu, Bronze SculptureDark gray stone relief with a seated Buddha in a niche above and a standing robed figure with a kneeling devotee below.Buddha Shakyamuni Meditating and Buddha Dipankara, Gandharan ReliefSepia charcoal drawing of a young figure with curled dark hair and a white collar, reading an open book at a table.The Little Abbot Reading the RamayanaTan sandstone relief of the elephant-headed god Ganesha dancing with many arms, flanked by small attendant figures and musicians on a stepped base.Twenty-Armed Dancing God Ganesha, Remover of ObstaclesDark grey granite sculpture of a seated goddess with a tall conical crown and jewelry, on a stepped pedestal, against a grey background.Seated Goddess Shridevi, Consort of Vishnu, Granite SculptureGilt bronze standing four-armed deity Vishnu within a foliate arched mandorla, on a green-patinated base, against a gray background.Vishnu, Gilt-Copper Alloy Sculpture, 10th–11th CenturySepia photograph of tall, narrow rock fins angled up a steep wooded hillside, with pine trees and a road at the bottom edge.Serrated Rocks or Devil's Slide, Weber Canyon, UtahBlack and white lithograph of a pale face in shadow, gazing sideways, with a dark hand raised at left and a jagged dark shape at right.Anthony and the Devil: "What is the object of all this?" plate 18Gilded bronze seated Buddha figure holding a vase in its lap, wearing jeweled ornaments, on a tiered lotus pedestal against a gray background.Buddha Amitāyus Holding a Vase of LongevityGold painting on dark blue paper of seated Buddhas with halos above a mountain landscape, with a small pagoda and clouds.Devadatta, Chapter 12 of the Lotus Sutra, Heian handscrollPainted Himalayan banner of a white multi-armed deity with a jeweled crown and flaming halo, on red ground with green leaves and gold border.Double-Sided Painted Banner (Paubha) with God ShivaCarved red sandstone head with a monkey-like face, wide eyes, open grinning mouth, and ornate scrolled crown, mounted on a black stand.Head of Hanuman, the Monkey God, Red SandstoneGray-brown stone sculpture of a kneeling winged figure with a crowned head, hands pressed together at the chest, on a square stone base.Garuda, Vishnu's Mount, Kneeling in Anjali MudraGilded metal ritual vase with a seated Buddha figure on its lid and a seated figure on its body, against a dark background.Vase of Longevity (Kalasha) with Buddha AmitabhaRelief print of a huge grimacing devil face with flames from its mouth, with small figures in hats around it and printed title text above.The Devil Butts With His Head (El Testerazo del Diablo)Pale sandstone statue of a seated crowned figure in meditation, sheltered by a multi-headed serpent hood, on a coiled base.Crowned Buddha Seated on a Multi-Headed Naga, Angkor Period SandstoneGrey stone linga on a stepped square pedestal, with a carved serpent figure at the front corner, against a black background.Linga of Shiva on a Serpent-Base PedestalDark lacquered seated bodhisattva statue with raised hands, crown, and flecks of remaining gold leaf against a gray background.Seated Bodhisattva, dry lacquer sculpture with gold tracesSeated stone Buddha figure in dark limestone with a pierced flame halo, on a lotus base and inscribed pedestal.Maitreya BuddhaGreen bronze seated Buddha in meditation with a multi-headed naga hood arching behind him, on a tiered base.Buddha Sheltered by a Naga, Bronze SculptureDark cast iron sculpture of a multi-armed wrathful figure seated on a buffalo against a pale background.Krishna YamariGilded copper repoussé head with staring eyes, broad nose, open fanged mouth, and a tall ornate crown of rosettes and foliage on a dark background.Head of Bhairava, a Horrific Form of ShivaHimalayan thangka showing a seated gold bodhisattva in green robes at center, surrounded by rows of small seated figures in red and blue borders.Bodhisattva Maitreya Surrounded by His Retinue, Thangka