WASHINGTON DC, États-Unis — Une statue en bronze du XIIe siècle de l'enfant-saint Sambandar originaire d'Inde, exposée à la Freer Gallery of Art de Washington DC. Cette exquise sculpture de la dynastie Chola représente le jeune saint Shaivite, mettant en valeur les techniques sophistiquées de moulage en bronze et l'iconographie religieuse de l'Inde du Sud médiévale.
7360 x 4912 px | 62,3 x 41,6 cm | 24,5 x 16,4 inches | 300dpi
Date de la prise de vue:
3 juillet 2012
Lieu:
Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America
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Photograph by David Coleman. The bronze statue of Child-saint Sambandar, housed in the Freer Gallery of Art, is a masterpiece of Chola Dynasty bronze casting from South India. Created in the 12th century, this sculpture exemplifies the pinnacle of artistic achievement during a period renowned for its bronze craftsmanship. Sambandar was one of the most prominent Nayanars, poet-saints of the Shaivite bhakti (devotional) movement in Tamil Nadu. According to tradition, he began composing devotional hymns to Shiva at the age of three, making him a symbol of child prodigy and divine inspiration. The statue likely depicts Sambandar as a young boy, possibly with his right hand raised in a gesture of religious ecstasy or teaching. He may be adorned with jewelry and religious symbols associated with Shaivism. The sculpture would have been crafted using the lost-wax technique, allowing for intricate details in the saint's features, ornaments, and posture. Chola bronzes are known for their elegant proportions, fluid lines, and expressive qualities, all of which are likely evident in this piece. The Freer Gallery of Art, part of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art, provides an ideal setting for this remarkable artifact. Opened in 1923, the gallery is known for its extensive collection of Asian art, including significant holdings of South Asian sculptures. This statue of Child-saint Sambandar serves as a testament to the artistic and religious sophistication of the Chola Dynasty, offering visitors insight into the bhakti movement, the importance of saint worship, and the high level of bronze casting achieved in medieval South India.
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