Novica Painting
'Virgin of the Milk'
Lulli Luca exalts Mary's humanity as she tenderly proffers her breast for the infant Jesus. Crowned by a radiant halo, she gazes at the child with maternal love.
Miniature painting, 'Beautiful Vanity'
A young woman waits for her beloved as she checks her beauty in a mirror. She is dressed in the traditional gaghra choli (skirt and scarf) as well as a sari. Nand Kisore extracts color from crushed gemstones to create an impressive palette of hues and tones.
Miniature painting, 'Beauty and the Deer'
Nand Kisore expertly paints a scene of Indian tradition as he extracts color from crushed gemstones. Kisore portrays a beautiful young woman enveloped by a long transparent veil holding a pot in her arms. She is on her way to the nearest well escorted by a loyal deer.
Miniature painting, 'Playful Princess'
Waltzing around the terrace, a girl dances with her pet parrot. She waves a pink lotus blossom as she whirls. Capturing her grace and beauty in crushed stone colors, Nand Kisore paints a nostalgic image from India's Mughal palaces.
'Archangel Gabriel, Soldier'
Wearing a broad-brimmed hat and brocade cape, Saint Gabriel the archangel holds a matchlock gun. He is dressed in the style of a Spanish grandee and represents a soldier in the army of God.
Miniature painting, 'Loving Elephants'
An elephant couple walks side by side, intertwining their trunks in a moving gesture of love. They are dressed regally featuring rich accessories on their heads, trunks and legs.