Goddess Saraswati by Vidushini Prasad (Unframed)

This devotional Madhubani painting depicts Goddess Saraswati – the Hindu deity of knowledge, music and the arts – in serene, meditative grace. Rendered entirely in intricate black line work on natural paper, with a wash of turquoise blue framing her form, the goddess is shown holding her veena, adorned in elaborate jewellery and traditional garments. A peacock stands at her feet – her sacred vehicle – painted with the same extraordinary attention to detail. The halo-like decorative arch above her head and the layered wave-patterns at her feet complete a composition of profound spiritual beauty.