Incarnation Collection

Picture of Hindu goddesses Parvati, Lakshmi and Saraswati, India, Asia

ANNUNCIATION. Carlo Crivelli. Panel, 1486

THE ANNUNCIATION. Icon. Moscow School, Russia, 16th century

Picture of Hindu god Subramania, India, Asia

The ten avatars of the Hindu god Vishnu
The ten avatars (Incarnations) of the Hindu god Vishnu

The fifth and sixth incarnations of Vishnu, 1850
3329989 The fifth and sixth incarnations of Vishnu, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the fifth and sixth incarnations of Vishnu, a major male deity in Hinduism)

The first and second incarnations of Vishnu, 1850
3329996 The first and second incarnations of Vishnu, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the first and second incarnations of Vishnu, a major male deity in Hinduism)

The seventh and eighth incarnations of Vishnu, 1850
3330594 The seventh and eighth incarnations of Vishnu, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the seventh and eighth incarnations of Vishnu, a major male deity in Hinduism)

The ninth and tenth incarnations of Vishnu, 1850
3330593 The ninth and tenth incarnations of Vishnu, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the ninth and tenth incarnations of Vishnu, a major male deity in Hinduism)

Other incarnations of the Hindu god Vishnu. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4623762 Other incarnations of the Hindu god Vishnu. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

The third and fourth incarnations of Vishnu, 1850
3329995 The third and fourth incarnations of Vishnu, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the third and fourth incarnations of Vishnu, a major male deity in Hinduism)

Matsya Avatar of Vishnu, between c1700 and c1725 or later. Creator: Unknown
Matsya Avatar of Vishnu, between c1700 and c1725 or later

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as the Thunder God, an Incarnation of Kan Shojo, in the Play... c.1780. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as the Thunder God, an Incarnation of Kan Shojo, in the Play Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Third Month, 1780, Japan, c. 1780

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as the Thunder God, an Incarnation of Kan Shojo, in the Play... c.1780. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as the Thunder God, an Incarnation of Kan Shojo, in the Play Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Third Month, 1780, Japan, c. 1780

The Actor Ichimura Uzaemon IX as an Incarnation of the Dragon King in the Play Saki... c. 1778. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichimura Uzaemon IX as an Incarnation of the Dragon King in the Play Saki Masuya Ume on Kachidoki, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in te Eleventh Month, 1778, Japan, c. 1778

The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo III as the Thunder God, an Incarnation of Sugawara Michizane... c. 1776. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo III as the Thunder God, an Incarnation of Sugawara Michizane, in the Play Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Eighth Month, 1776, Japan

Painted Banner (Thangka) of the Avalokiteshvara Incarnation of the Rain God Rato... 18th/19th cent. Creator: Unknown
Painted Banner (Thangka) of the Avalokiteshvara Incarnation of the Rain God Rato Matsyendranatha, 18th/19th century

Detail, Vishnu as Varaha Avatar (photo)
693356 Detail, Vishnu as Varaha Avatar (photo) by Indian School; Madhya Pradesh, India; (add.info.: The Udayagiri Caves are an early Hindu ritual site located near Vidisha in the state of Madhya)

Painting of God Krishna, India
3610013 Painting of God Krishna, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Painting of God Krishna & her Greatest Devotee Radha, India
3610016 Painting of God Krishna & her Greatest Devotee Radha, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Detail, Vishnu as Varaha Avatar (photo)
693355 Detail, Vishnu as Varaha Avatar (photo) by Indian School; Madhya Pradesh, India; (add.info.: The Udayagiri Caves are an early Hindu ritual site located near Vidisha in the state of Madhya)

Stone carving of Vishnu as Kalki Avathar (stone)
DND97627 Stone carving of Vishnu as Kalki Avathar (stone) by Indian School; Prasanna Chennakeshava Temple, Somnathpur, Karnataka, India; Dinodia

Vishnu as Varaha Avatar (photo)
693357 Vishnu as Varaha Avatar (photo) by Indian School; Madhya Pradesh, India; (add.info.: The Udayagiri Caves are an early Hindu ritual site located near Vidisha in the state of Madhya Pradesh)

Vishnu as Varaha Avatar (photo)
693354 Vishnu as Varaha Avatar (photo) by Indian School; Madhya Pradesh, India; (add.info.: The Udayagiri Caves are an early Hindu ritual site located near Vidisha in the state of Madhya Pradesh)

Vishnu as Varaha Avatar (photo)
693353 Vishnu as Varaha Avatar (photo) by Indian School; Madhya Pradesh, India; (add.info.: The Udayagiri Caves are an early Hindu ritual site located near Vidisha in the state of Madhya Pradesh)

The Trimurti or Hindu Trinity, engraved by A. Thorn, from World Religion
PML143622 The Trimurti or Hindu Trinity, engraved by A. Thorn, from World Religion, published by A. Fullarton & Co. (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English

The Ten Avatars or Incarnations of Vishnu, c1880. Vishnu, one of gods of the Hindu Trinity (Trimurti) in his ten incarnations or avatars

Vime. incarnation of Vichenou under the name of Rama, Sixth incarnation of Vishnu under the avatar Rama with Anoumar at his side, signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 41, after p. 164 (vol)

Ve. incarnation of Vichenou in dwarf, Fifth incarnation of Vishnu as a dwarf, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 40, after p. 162 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

A combination of six pictures showing figures on the top of a stick used by believers during the " Endiablada" festival in Almonacid del Marquesado, Spain February 2, 2018

A figure on the top of a stick used by a believer is seen before the Endiablada
A figure on the top of a stick used by a believer is seen before the " Endiablada" festival in Almonacid del Marquesado, Spain February 2, 2018. REUTERS/Sergio Perez

Tapestry panel depicting St Barbara, the Virgin Mary, the Holy Trinity, St Joseph
3576084 Tapestry panel depicting St Barbara, the Virgin Mary, the Holy Trinity, St Joseph and St Catharine or Incarnation with Saints Barbara and Catherine, 1475 (wool) by Swiss School

Matsya, the fish incarnation of Vishnu, c. 1745 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
873998 Matsya, the fish incarnation of Vishnu, c.1745 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Mahesh (fl.c.1745); 19.4 x28.8 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

The Kiss of Judas, 1893 (litho)
DGC288110 The Kiss of Judas, 1893 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (1872 - 1898) was an English illustrator and author

Lion-Headed Incarnation of God Vishnu (Narasimha), c. 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Lion-Headed Incarnation of God Vishnu (Narasimha), c. 15th century

Man-Lion Incarnation of God Vishnu (Narasimha) Disemboweling King Hiranykashipu, 10th/11th century

Boar Incarnation of God Vishnu Lifting Earth Goddess (Bhuvaraha), 11th century

Boar Incarnation of God Vishnu (Varaha) Lifting the Earth Goddess Bhudevi, 11th century

Horse-Headed Incarnation of God Vishnu (Hayagriva), Pre-Angkor period, 7th / 8th century
Horse-Headed Incarnation of God Vishnu (Hayagriva), Pre-Angkor period, 7th/8th century

Brahma Offering Homage to Krishna as the Incarnation of Vishnu, c
1196812 Brahma Offering Homage to Krishna as the Incarnation of Vishnu, c.1540-1575 (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (16th century); 18.5x25.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

The Indian God Ixora with 3 eyes and Sixteen Hands, c. 1780 (engraving)
3744537 The Indian God Ixora with 3 eyes and Sixteen Hands, c.1780 (engraving) by Rooker, Edward (c.1712-74); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Siva with 16 hands, wearing tiger skin)

Five Hindu Cults: Shiva, Krishna, Vishnu, Brahma and Mother Goddess from
STC147586 Five Hindu Cults: Shiva, Krishna, Vishnu, Brahma and Mother Goddess from The Gentil Album, published in 1774 (gouache on paper) by French School

Vishnu in the centre of his ten avatars, Jaipur, Rajasthan
SC36441 Vishnu in the centre of his ten avatars, Jaipur, Rajasthan by Rajput School, (18th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Indian, out of copyright

Krishna and a lady in a pavilion, c. 1660
STC201948 Krishna and a lady in a pavilion, c.1660 by Indian School, (17th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info)

Indra or Devendra, from L Inde francaise... engraved by Marlet & Cie, pub
STC102033 Indra or Devendra, from L Inde francaise... engraved by Marlet & Cie, pub. Paris 1827-1835 (colour litho) by French School

Other incarnations of the Hindu god Vishnu. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence

Skanda, engraved by Marlet (litho)
STC147598 Skanda, engraved by Marlet (litho) by Geringer, A. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Vishnu with the lotus surrounded by his incarnations on the hinged petals, Eastern India
AME119058 Vishnu with the lotus surrounded by his incarnations on the hinged petals, Eastern India, c.1200 (bronze) by Indian School, (13th century); height:12.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum

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"Incarnation: Exploring the Divine Manifestations Across Cultures and Time" This captivating collection of images takes us on a journey through various incarnations, showcasing the diverse beliefs and artistic expressions surrounding this profound concept. In one frame, we are transported to India, where the Hindu goddesses Parvati, Lakshmi, and Saraswati stand gracefully side by side. Their divine presence embodies different aspects of femininity and power, illustrating the belief in multiple manifestations of the divine. Moving across continents and centuries, we encounter Carlo Crivelli's "Annunciation" panel from 1486. This Renaissance masterpiece depicts the moment when Mary receives news of her sacred role in giving birth to Jesus Christ. Here, incarnation is portrayed as an awe-inspiring event that bridges heaven and earth. The Russian icon depicting "The Annunciation" transports us further into history while emphasizing the universality of this theme. The delicate brushstrokes capture a sense of reverence as they depict Mary receiving Gabriel's message with humility and grace. Shifting our focus back to Hinduism, we witness Vishnu's ten avatars or incarnations depicted in vibrant colors. From Matsya (the fish) to Kalki (the future avatar), each manifestation carries a specific purpose in maintaining cosmic order. A tapestry panel from 1475 reveals St Barbara standing alongside Virgin Mary and other saints—a unique blend of Christian symbolism with elements reminiscent found in Hindu mythology. This fusion showcases how cultures intertwine their beliefs over time. Engraved by A. Thorn from World Religion comes an image representing Trimurti—the Hindu Trinity consisting of Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver), and Shiva (the destroyer). This depiction highlights how different faiths perceive incarnation within their respective pantheon. Marie Guyard's portrayal captures believers using sticks adorned with figures—a physical representation believed to bring them closer to divinity.