Mythological Figure, Persecuted by a Horseman, ca. 1700–1800
MediumBodycolour
Sheet dimensions20,5 × 33 cm
Place of originSouth Asia
About the workArmed with a bow and arrow, the rider approaches the still unsuspecting monster. This horned creature is a “div” – a figure from Islamic mythology that often appears as an adversary to the heroes. The magnificent horse is made up of a number of different animals and people. These composite figures appear repeatedly in Indian and Persian iconography. This drawing is probably from India but its original meaning and purpose are unclear.
Provenance[…]; o. D. Laurenz Heinrich Hetjens (Düsseldorf 1830 - 1906 Aachen); vor 1954 übernommen vom Hetjens-Museum, Düsseldorf
Inventory numberK 1954-103
