Silhouetted Rebab Player in Jakarta Temple

Monsoon clouds diffuse the midmorning sun into dappled patches of bright light filtering through broad tropical leaves. A musician stands in silhouette, bowing a rebab against the luminous background of a temple precinct in Jakarta. Rain droplets hang suspended in the air and bead on the dark, polished wood of the instrument. The figure wears traditional Javanese attire, the fabric heavy with moisture, creating a sharp contrast against the washed-out green of the foliage. Behind the performer, stone pillars and carved lintels of the temple structure emerge from the haze. Water beads on the curved neck of the rebab, catching the scattered light. at the edge is one drop of water sliding down the bow hair.