Hiranyakashipu commands his demon warriors to threaten and injure Prahlada. Preparatory drawing from the ‘Small Bhagavata Purana’ Series

Manaku, ca. 1740–50

Artist

Manaku (Indian, active ca. 1725–60)

Date

ca. 1740–50

Culture or place

India, Guler, Himachal Pradesh

Medium

Brush drawing on paper

Size

Image: 8 11/16 × 12 5/8 in. (22 × 32 cm)

Type

Drawings

Museum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Licence

Public domain: free to use, no permission needed