The lovely Devi Meenakshi Thanjavur Painting is captured in the sumptuous Tanjore medium. For the devotees of Madurai’s guardian deity, such a painting would be a valuable addition to the home or office space. It depicts the Parvati-Roopa Devi standing with a soft-bellied lotus beneath Her feet. Garlands of fresh flowers of varied colors are around Her neck and Her shoulders, and over the archway of Her temple entrance. The pastel-colored soft-textured floral elements balance the luxuriant metallic embellishments in this composition. The Devi’s saree is made up of solid gold layers upon gesso-work. The same is true for the plinth beneath Her lotus-poised feet, the temple pillars on either side of the standing figure, and the Kirtimuham archway above - again - the gold-embellished crown. A complexion of soothing green color. Eyes brimming with life and expression. The artisan’s skill has brought the iconography to life in every square inch of the canvas. Framed by dark-colored wood, which is the norm with traditional Tanjore paintings.