An Indian Kalighat painting of Hanuman circa 1920-40s, Eastern India

depicted kneeling with his chest opened to reveal the figures of Rama and Sita within his heart, opaque pigments on paper, image 30 x 26.5; framed and glazed, According to the ', According to the 'Ramayana', Hanuman, the monkey deity and devoted servant of Rama, played a crucial role in the rescue of Rama and his wife Sita from Ravana, the king of Lanka. Renowned for his strength, courage and unwavering devotion, Hanuman is said to have demonstrated that Rama and Sita resided within his heart when challenged to reveal where he had hidden them. The image of Hanuman opening his chest to reveal the divine couple has consequently become a powerful expression of his absolute devotion and selfless service to Rama. In Hindu tradition, Rama granted Hanuman immortality, promising that he would be worshipped alongside him. , Hanuman, the monkey deity and devoted servant of Rama, played a crucial role in the rescue of Rama and his wife Sita from Ravana, the king of Lanka. Renowned for his strength, courage and unwavering devotion, Hanuman is said to have demonstrated that Rama and Sita resided within his heart when challenged to reveal where he had hidden them. The image of Hanuman opening his chest to reveal the divine couple has consequently become a powerful expression of his absolute devotion and selfless service to Rama. In Hindu tradition, Rama granted Hanuman immortality, promising that he would be worshipped alongside him. Condition Report, Condition Report, This lot does not have a condition report, if you would like further information, please click the 'Request A Condition Report’ button below. Request A Condition Report, Request A Condition Report

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