Hanuman Dancing, India, Bilaspur, circa 1700-20

As Hanuman dances his fine scarf gently sways with this body and the golden bells on his sacred cord are animated. His entire being seems to be suffused with devotion as he dances in praise of his master Lord Ram in this idealistic portrait.
The contrast between the bold outlines that give definition to the form and the soft strokes that convey the figure's hairy volume is particularly noteworthy.