
A religious legend inspired by the narrative of the "Life of Buddha" was well known in the Judaeo-Persian tradition and early versions in Persian, Arabic, Hebrew, Armenian, and Georgian have been discovered.
Bank of America's Masterpiece Moment
While the movement of her body, buoyancy of her drapery and beating of her wings reflect the energy characteristic of the Hellenistic era, the artist and patron remain unknown. Learn more about this sculptural masterpiece with the President and CEO of the Musée du Louvre.