Vishnu Venkateshvara, Lord of Tirupati 1786 - 1799

This 18th-century painting from the Tirupati School of South India depicts Vishnu Venkateshvara, the presiding deity of the famous Tirupati temple. The artwork, now at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features Vishnu in his blue-skinned avatar, adorned with opulent jewelry and regalia, standing majestically with two female figures on either side. The intricate details of the deity's attire and the vibrant colors employed in the painting reflect the characteristic style of the Tirupati School, known for its highly decorative and devotional art.