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Altar with Three Gods Carved in a Tree
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Altar with Three Gods Carved in a Tree

V. Lanten · 1800 - 1900 · lithography; paper; chine collé

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Large figure and two smaller ones, possibly from Indonesian mythology. This is characterized by influences from various legends and religions, including animism. In the nineteenth century such altars were common outdoors. The influence of Hinduism is visible here in the stance of the arms of the figure.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printtreesHinduism, Buddhism, Jainism
Credit lineAltaar met drie goden uitgesneden in een boom. 1800 - 1900. V. Lanten. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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