Artwork
Krishna as the divine cowherd.
Krishna as the divine cowherd. is a paint painting by the Mughal Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1820 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This painting depicts Krishna, a Hindu deity, as a cowherd guiding a herd of cows.
About this work
Overview
This painting depicts Krishna, a Hindu deity, as a cowherd guiding a herd of cows. Created in South India in 1820, it is one of a series of 100 drawings of Hindu deities.
Subject & Meaning
The image illustrates a scene from Hindu tradition, showing Krishna driving cows, adorned with jewelry and a headpiece, while the cows wear collars and necklaces, signifying their sacred status.
Technique & Style
The painting features bright, flat colors with minimal shading, characteristic of its style. Krishna and the cows are rendered with decorative elements, such as gold jewelry and adornments, highlighting the artist's attention to detail.
Artist & collection
