Description
This page describes the joyous and peaceful pregnancy of Queen Trishala, mother of the 24th Jina Mahavira, which lasted 9 months, 7-and-a-half days. It goes on to say that Mahavira was born at midnight on the 13th day of the first month of summer, and all omens augured success. The painting shows the happy mother nestling her infant on a swing.
Provenance
Dr. Norman Zaworski [1920–2013], Cleveland, OH, given to the Cleveland Museum of Art (?–1976); The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (1976–)
Accession Number
1976.27
Medium
gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper
Dimensions
Overall: 9.4 x 28.4 cm (3 11/16 x 11 3/16 in.)
Classification
Painting
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Norman Zaworski
