India | ca. 19th Century
Key Features
Brahmā - The Originating Intelligence of the Cosmos
This distinguished 19th-century gouache painting presents Brahmā, the four-headed creator god of Hindu cosmology, revered as the source of knowledge, speech, and the unfolding of the universe. His four faces - each turned toward a cardinal direction — signify omniscience, the all-encompassing awareness through which creation begins, continues, and renews itself.
Four Faces, Four Vedas, Endless Creation
Brahmā’s four serene visages reflect his association with the Vedas, the primordial scriptures of Hindu tradition - each head corresponding to one of the sacred texts. In his hands he holds traditional attributes: a string of prayer beads symbolizing time and cyclic creation, and a ritual vessel representing offerings and the continuity of sacred practice. His remaining hands are poised in gestures conveying protection and teaching, affirming his role as source of wisdom and guardian of sacred order.
Adorned in Divine Regalia
Draped in green and gold garments and encircled with layers of jeweled ornaments, Brahmā stands in composed balance, embodying both authority and grace. His crown rises in four segments, echoing his fourfold identity and reinforcing his position as the deity of beginnings, invoked at the start of rituals, studies, and creative endeavors.
South Indian Devotional Style
Rendered in vibrant tones and fine detailing characteristic of South Indian gouache workshops, this painting reflects a visual language used to honor divinities within homes, temples, and scholarly spaces. Its clarity and devotional warmth make it a compelling representation of the intellectual and cosmic foundations of Hindu thought.
The Eternal Principle of Creation
In Brahmā’s image we find creation not as a singular event, but as an ongoing rhythm - worlds arise, dissolve, and re-emerge under the guidance of divine consciousness. His four heads remind us that creation is multidirectional, multifaceted, and aware of all possibilities.
18 × 24 in Museum-Grade Print
Presented as an 18 × 24 inch poster, this reproduction is printed on 350 GSM archival matte paper, preserving the luminous golds and balanced composition of the original - ideal for study rooms, creative workspaces, altars, or collections focused on Hindu cosmology and classical deities.
Why You’ll Love It
This Brahmā poster brings clarity, insight, and grounding to any space. It’s a powerful visual companion for creative work, study, meditation, or new beginnings - a reminder that inspiration is sacred, and creation is a divine act shared between human and cosmos.
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Invite Brahmā’s blessings of wisdom, clarity, and creative spark into your environment.
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