Vishvarupa (detail of base)

Image title: Vishvarupa (detail of base)

Description of the photo

This bronze sculpture shows an image of Vishvarupa (detail of base), from the 20th century.—This image of Vishvarupa is one of the most outstanding metal artworks from Nepal. Usually, such images are made based on the event narrated in the famous text of Gita where Shri Krishna gives His invaluable sermons to motivate Arjuna towards a just war. But this typical image of Vishvarupa appears to be highly influenced by Tantrism.

Vishvarupa can also be spelled as Visvarupa, Visvarup, Vishwarup, Vishwarupa, Viswarup, Viswarupa or Viśvarupa (विश्वरुप).

Gallery information:

The National Museum of Nepal (Rashtriya Museum) houses a variety of sculptures, carvings, statues, paintings and other objects grouped according to the major religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism. This photo is from the Hindu bronze sculpture (dhatu-kala) section.

Photo details:
Date: 2019-11-29
Camera: SONY ILCE-6400
Exposure: 1/15
Aperture: f/5
ISO: 100
Focal length: 44mm

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Size: 4.53 MB
Resolution: 3712 x 2000
© Photograph by Gabe Hiemstra.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

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