<p data-start="613" data-end="974">Tanjore painting flourished during the rule of the <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline">Nayak dynasty of Thanjavur</span> and later under the patronage of the <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline">Maratha rulers of Thanjavur</span>. Royal families supported artists and encouraged them to create devotional paintings for temples and palaces. These artworks were designed to portray divine figures in a grand and dignified manner.



<p data-start="976" data-end="1267">Many old Tanjore paintings created during these periods are still preserved in temples, museums, and traditional homes. Their lasting beauty reflects the strength of traditional materials and the dedication of skilled artists who followed precise methods passed down through generations.