Krishna and Radha Under Mt. Govardhan

Krishna and Radha Under Mt. Govardhan

Unknown

1720

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This image shows a wild, tangled scene with lots of swirling lines and figures. On the left, two people stand under a tree, holding hands. To the right, a tall figure with a feathered headdress dances or moves quickly, surrounded by animals and plants. The background is packed with chaotic brushstrokes, like wind or smoke, and the colors are mostly browns and grays with some white highlights. The swirling lines and dramatic movement suggest this isn’t a calm moment—it feels alive, almost like a storm. The feathered figure might be a deity or a spirit, but it’s hard to tell exactly who. If you like this kind of busy, emotional art, look up Baroque.

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