Indian Painting of Vishnu Padam

Painted foot covered in tiny symbols stands on an orange ground with a red mat.

This painting of the Vishnu Padam is from India, and dates to the early 20th century. It is pigment. Vishnu is one of the principal deities of Hinduism, and footprints are used as a sign of the god's presence in shrines and sacred places. A wide red border and thin gold rule surround the panel. It is 8.13 inches wide and 11 high.

A great deal of detail for one single foot.