Krishna
1660
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Krishna is a 1660 paint by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a scene with a figure lifting a mountain on one finger. The story behind this image is from the Hindu text Bhagavata Purana. It's interesting because it depicts a specific event in Krishna's life, showcasing his powers. The painting has a unique style, but I'm not sure what inspired it. To learn more about this style, look up the technique: sfumato.
This opaque watercolour on paper painting depicts Krishna lifting Mount Govardhan on his fingertip to shield cowherds from a storm sent by the jealous god Indra, whose elephant is visible in the upper right. Based on the Bhagavata Purana, the work reflects a fusion of Rajasthani and Mughal stylistic elements, likely created in Bundi around 1640. The finely detailed composition belongs to a Ragamala series.
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