Home > Arts > Still life artwork > Textile fabric artworks > Paintings
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 4 (The Forest Edge): Vessantara, Maddi, Jali, and Kanha, 1830-1860 (). Creator: Unknown
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 4 (The Forest Edge): Vessantara, Maddi, Jali, and Kanha, 1830-1860 (). Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 4 (The Forest Edge): Vessantara, Maddi, Jali, and Kanha, 1830-1860 ()
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 36367732
© Heritage Art/Heritage Images
1830s 1840s Banish Banished Banishment Buddhist Buddhists Cloth Edge Exile Exiled Frame Gilded Gilding Gilt Jali Jataka Kanha Material Pavilion Pigment Siam South East Asia Southeast Asia Southeast Asian Story Terrace Thai Thailand Southeast Asia Theravada Vessantara Vessantara Jataka Walters Art Museum
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Arts
> Still life artwork
> Textile fabric artworks
> Fabric artworks
> Arts
> Still life artwork
> Textile fabric artworks
> Paintings
> Arts
> Still life artwork
> Textile fabric artworks
> Textile art
> Asia
> Thailand
> Related Images
EDITORS COMMENTS
This 19th century print depicts a scene from the Vessantara Jataka, specifically Chapter 4, titled "The Forest Edge." The Jataka tales are a collection of stories in Buddhist literature that illustrate moral lessons through the lives of the Buddha and other enlightened beings in previous lives. In this particular story, Vessantara, a prince renowned for his generosity, is forced to banish his wife, Maddi, and two sons, Jali and Kanha, due to a promise he made to a wandering ascetic. The image portrays the moment just before their banishment, as they stand at the edge of the forest, their belongings gathered around them. Vessantara, dressed in royal robes, is shown with a serene expression, while Maddi and the boys look on with sadness and resignation. The scene is set against a gilded pavilion, with a terrace and a lush forest in the background. The fabric used for the clothing and the decorative elements on the pavilion are richly colored and textured, with pigments on cloth gilt adding an extra layer of depth and intricacy. The print is believed to have originated from Siam (now Thailand) in Southeast Asia, and is an excellent example of the decorative arts of the region during the 1830s and 1840s. The use of gold gilding and the intricate details in the fabric and architecture are characteristic of the artistic traditions of the time. This poignant image offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the lives of the characters in this timeless Buddhist story.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
