Taurus, from a Mandi Astrology Series
Medium
Gum tempera and gold on paper
Dimensions
27 × 22.2 cm
Classification
Painting
Department
Indian and Southeast Asian Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of Nancy and Wayne Hunnicutt
Accession Number
2020.432
Tags
male
About this artwork
Standing for the astrological sign Taurus, the large-scale bull fills the space like a graceful icon behind a much smaller herd of cows. Pure white in color and in perfect profile, he has been adorned with a string of bells, a jeweled diadem, and decorative tips on his horns. A fine textile with gold leafy arabesque patterns sets him apart from oxen, dairy cows, and even the elephants in the distant background.