The MeetingJaipur School, 1780 AD.
This is an unusual painting of the Jaipur School. For it shows a great influence of European art. The deep perspective, the city nestled amongst the mountain, the shield like hat worn by the prince are derived from western paintings.
Yet there is something authentically indian about the painting. It is the symbolism which is prevalent in the painting. The indian artist is not interested in capturing the reality, but is concerned with the inner psychology of the character. Here we see the meeting between the prince and the Nayika. The torrential rains, the lightening symbolises the passionate love they have for each other. The chirping birds in the tree symbolise the unspoken words between them. Despite the inclement weather the lovers are meeting. Love knows no bounds. But this painting does not depict mortal love affair, but a divine one. Notice the Shiv temple hidden amongst the folliage of the tree. The Shiv Ling is a symbol of the divine union which creates the universe.
Yet there is something authentically indian about the painting. It is the symbolism which is prevalent in the painting. The indian artist is not interested in capturing the reality, but is concerned with the inner psychology of the character. Here we see the meeting between the prince and the Nayika. The torrential rains, the lightening symbolises the passionate love they have for each other. The chirping birds in the tree symbolise the unspoken words between them. Despite the inclement weather the lovers are meeting. Love knows no bounds. But this painting does not depict mortal love affair, but a divine one. Notice the Shiv temple hidden amongst the folliage of the tree. The Shiv Ling is a symbol of the divine union which creates the universe.
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