Four-armed Shiva in a niche, holding a rosary and a flywhisk. Possibly 1864 - 1867

Isidore Kinsbergen's photograph, "Four-armed Shiva in a niche, holding a rosary and a flywhisk," captures a detailed stone sculpture of the Hindu deity Shiva. The image, taken between 1864 and 1867, shows Shiva seated within a carved niche, adorned with intricate details. The photograph highlights Shiva's four arms, holding a rosary and a flywhisk, symbolizing his divine power and control over both the material and spiritual realms. The sculpture's architectural framing and the ornate carvings within the niche create a sense of reverence and spirituality, emphasizing the importance of Shiva in Hindu mythology.