Krishna kills his uncle, the tyrant ruler Kamsa
1590
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1590
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
You see Krishna, blue-skinned and strong, yanking his uncle Kamsa up by the hair. Kamsa sits on his throne, eyes wide in shock. The throne room is full of warriors—some flee, others watch in amazement. This comes from a Persian translation of the Harivamsha, an old Hindu text. Akbar, the Mughal emperor, ordered the texts translated in 1590. The scene shows good winning over evil. Watch for the way the artist uses bold colors to show action. Look for the Victoria and Albert Museum.
