∙ This is a high resolution print of a gouache and acrylics on art board painting that will be printed on acid-free, archival-quality, enhanced matte paper (100 lbs poundage for 11" x 14" and 60lbs poundage for 16" x 20").
∙ The smaller size will be mailed in a protective sleeve with foam core backing for safety; the larger size will be sent in a mailing tube.
∙ Available as 16" x 20" or 11" x 14" art print (will fit in standard frames; frame not included)
∙ All prints are signed+dated with love :)
The story of Guru Hargobind Sahib and the 52 Kings has become a long-standing trope for justice and compassion. “Bandi Chhor” shows Guru Hargobind leading 52 unjustly imprisoned princes to freedom, as they break away from captivity at Gwalior fort. This piece is a development of traditions in representing both devotional imagery and history. There is also careful deliberation in presenting the Guru's youthful age, his custom-tailored chola (long tunic; which is still preserved to this day), an elevation drawing of Man Singh Palace at Gwalior Fort (the basement of which was used as a dungeon), to name a few points.
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Mughal Emperor Jahangir had imprisoned the selling Guru at the tender age of 14 on the claim of outstanding tax payments that were imposed on Sikhs. When the Guru was to be released, after having spent two years at Gwalior Fort, he demanded that 52 unjustly imprisoned princes be released with him. Jahangir told Guru Hargobind that whoever could grab onto the tassels of his tunic could leave along with him. And so, the Guru had a special garment made, of beige and brown striped fabric, with 52 tassels; one for each prince.
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Product code: Bandi Chhor (art print) "Guru selling Hargobind & the 52 princes"