Radha and Krishna
1732
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
About the artist
1732
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Radha and Krishna is a 1732 paint by Manaku, a Baroque work, depicting Radha, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting shows Radha and Krishna in a scene from the Gita Govinda. It's a story about Krishna's youth. The painting is interesting because it's part of a series made for a lady patron, which is a unique aspect of its history. To learn more about the style and techniques used in this painting, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
The painting depicts a scene from the Gita Govinda, illustrating Radha, Krishna’s , being informed of his interactions with the cow-girls. Radha sits under a tree with her companion, while Krishna stands nearby surrounded by three gopis, two of whom he embraces. The composition includes a deep yellow background with mauve rocks, a central tree, and the river Jumna at the bottom, along with stylized black bees. Gold and fragments of iridescent beetle wings are used to depict jewels in the scene.
Read the full account in the museum source.
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