The Good Shepherd: Jesus in Rosewood Inlay by Mohan Kumar

This striking artwork is a masterful example of Mysore Rosewood Inlay, a prestigious craft from Karnataka that involves embedding different shades of natural wood into a rosewood base to create intricate pictorial narratives. Created by the skilled artisan Mohan Kumar, this piece depicts the iconic religious theme of "The Good Shepherd," showcasing a remarkable level of realistic detail achieved entirely through the organic grains and colors of various wood species.

At the center of the composition is the serene figure of Jesus, his gaze directed slightly to the side with an expression of quiet strength and compassion. He tenderly cradles two lambs in his arms, their woolly textures meticulously rendered through the clever use of lighter, cream-toned wood inlays that contrast against the deeper browns of the shepherd's robes. A large, circular halo glows behind his head, created from golden-hued wood, which signifies his divine nature and draws the viewer's eye to the central portrait.

The background features a tiered, desert-like landscape under a warm sky, all executed with subtle horizontal wood grains that suggest rolling hills and the soft light of sunset. Every element—from the flowing curls of the hair to the gentle features of the sheep—is a testament to Mohan Kumar’s precision in the Kattari (cutting) and Manche (fitting) stages of the inlay process. This work is a beautiful bridge between traditional Indian craftsmanship and universal spiritual themes, highlighting the enduring elegance of rosewood as a medium for fine art.

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Due to high demand for artworks from this artist, the delivery timelines are currently 0-2 weeks.

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All artworks on the website are hand painted from scratch by our master artists. This makes every artwork absolutely unique and the actual colour and overall artwork may vary slightly from the artwork image posted here.