The rich heritage of Indian miniature painting has long been the delight of collectors and art historians. The collectibles presented illustrate facinating myths and poetic scenes. This site gives you the opportunity to explore some of the finest miniature paintings available on the web.

These miniatures are from Indian origin and go back to the late sixteenth century. The subject-matter illustrated on miniature paintings are myths and poetry. Religion and secular literature provided the artists with sources of inspiration. Legends like Vishnu and Krishna are presented as a glorifying incarnation. In the eighteenth century new scenes were introduced. Miniatures are centred around energetic rhythms of hunting, festival celebrations or royal visits to holy men. Love scenes are nowadays a classic. Miniature artists claim they are capable of putting in motion, the breeze which throws aside the vail from the face of the beautiful.