Man-Lion Incarnation of God Vishnu (Narasimha) Disemboweling King Hiranykashipu

Man-Lion Incarnation of God Vishnu (Narasimha) Disemboweling King Hiranykashipu

10th/11th century · Madhya Pradesh

Red sandstone

Art Institute of Chicago · Medieval (500–1500) · CC0 · James W. and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection

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