Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Prince Nemi Riding to His Wedding
Artist
Unknown Artist
Place of ManufactureAsia
Mediumwatercolour; gold; ink
DimensionsOverall: 10 x 19 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LineDr. Gustav and Marie Schilder Collection
Object number1968.165.001
DescriptionPrince Nemi driving to his wedding with his bride Rajamati, when he heard distressful cries & was told that they were the cries of animals to be slaughtered for the wedding feast. The thought of the impending death of these creatures produced in Nemi disgust with the world & he decided to enter religious life, abondoning everything.Status
Not on view
1756 - 1769
