Scenes of the Holy Family in domestic bliss were a popular theme with Pahari painters. In these scenes, Shiva is transformed and humanized from the wild ascetic to a doting husband and father, though still retaining trappings of his divine status. Another painting from this series sold at Christie's New York 21 September 2022, lot 431 for $6,930.
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Lot 103Sale 22712
INDIA, PUNJAB HILLS, CIRCA 1830TWO PAINTINGS OF THE HOLY FAMILYEstimate: USD 8,000 - 12,000
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