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The courtship of the king

Lakon Parikesit Grogol

ca. 1935 | Helene Potjewijd

On his journey, the king meets four women, all of whom he marries. Two of them are particularly important for the future fate of the king: the daughter of the priest Sidiwacana, and the daughter of a demon priest, Sukanda.

On his journey, the king meets four women, all of whom he marries. Two of them are particularly important for the future fate of the king: the daughter of the priest Sidiwacana, and the daughter of a demon priest, Sukanda.

Collector:
Helene Potjewijd (1872 Meester Cornelis /Java - 1949 Wien)

Artist:
I Gusti Nyoman Lempad (ca. 1862 - 1978) DNB

Time:
ca. 1935

Object Name
Pen drawing

Culture
Bali

Material/technology:
Pen and brush in black and red ink, heightened with gold on paper

Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien

Collection area
Insular Southeast Asia

Invs.
130934

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