Queen Maya and the Brahmins (after Ajanta mural)
£40.00
Inspired by a mural from the Ajanta Caves depicting a scene from the life of the Buddha in which Queen Maya’s prophetic dream is interpreted by Brahmins at the royal court. According to Buddhist tradition, the dream foretold the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, who would become the Buddha. The composition reflects the elegant figures and narrative style of the Ajanta mural tradition, Gupta period (5th century CE), India
