Rama, Lakshmana, and Hanuman

Rama, Lakshmana, and Hanuman

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Set within a forested landscape, this print shows Hanuman prostrate at the feet of Rama (shown in blue). Standing behind Rama is his brother Lakshmana who holds an arrow. To the right in the background is likely the monkey king Vali, surrounded by his subjects—a king who Rama will vanquish later in the narrative.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

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