Three Hindu ascetics, or holy men: above, a man lying on a bed of nails; below left, a man seated in the lotus position with withered arms raised above his head; below right, a man seated in the lotus position holding a trident. Coloured engraving by J. Chapman, 1809.

  • John Chapman
Date:
Sept. 1 1809
Reference:
567721i

Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: Three Hindu ascetics, or holy men: above, a man lying on a bed of nails; below left, a man seated in the lotus position with withered arms raised above his head; below right, a man seated in the lotus position holding a trident. Coloured engraving by J. Chapman, 1809. Wellcome Collection. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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