“Trivikramapada – Three Steps of Vishnu” is a 1890 painting by an unknown artist from Kolkata, India. The artwork vividly illustrates the moment from Hindu mythology when Vishnu, in his Vamana avatar, assumes the colossal Trivikrama form to reclaim the world from the demon king Bali. The rich use of bold colours, detailed patterns, and multiple arms emphasise Vishnu’s divine glory and the dramatic, supernatural scope of the event. Drawing on the Hindu mythology, it stands as a testament to the enduring power of myth and the mastery of traditional Indian painting.
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