Krishna Playing the Flute and other Episodes from the Bhagavata Purana
1650
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1650
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Krishna Playing the Flute and other Episodes from the Bhagavata Purana is a 1650 unspecified by Unknown, a Baroque work, depicting Malwa School, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting is packed with bright scenes in small boxes. On the left, a bare-chested man with a golden crown plays a flute while others dance. In the center, a round red circle shows a seated figure surrounded by goats and people. On the right, a giant fish with sharp teeth looms over a man and woman. Colors pop—reds, blues, and golds—with bold black outlines. The goats and flute-player hint at Hindu stories, likely from a religious text. The style feels busy and dramatic, with lots of movement in each tiny scene. If you like this, check out the malwa school for more paintings like this.
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