This iconic painting by the master Raja Ravi Varma is a masterpiece of Indian fine art. Staying faithful to how Goddess Saraswati is depicted in Hindu Mythology, she is shown here with four hands — one holding a conch, one a rosary and the other two holding a veena to represent perfection in the arts. She sits by her mount, a peacock, and gently gazes at the viewer. This is an incredibly influential painting that subsequently became the singular visual reference and standard for every rendition of the Goddess in the future.