This is part of a set of 'wayang beber' scrolls that was painted by Tugiman Hardisuwarno, a painter from the royal court in Solo.This scroll depicts two scenes from the story of Dewi Sekartaji and Joko Kembang Kuning. The scene on the left shows Prabu Klono being taken to the square to fight Tawangalun in which he lost and was killed by the latter. The second scene shows Gondorepo returning to the ladies quarters, accompanied by Nolodermo, to notify Sekartaji of Prabu Klono's death.'Wayang beber' is thought to be the earliest form of Javanese traditional theatre tradition. The scrolls illustrating the story are unrolled gradually as the 'dalang' or narrator tells the story. The content of the story is taken from the Panji romances set in the East Javanese kingdoms.
