Krishna Under a Canopy
1680
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1680
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Krishna Under a Canopy is a 1680 unspecified by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting shows Krishna, a god, on a marble terrace with two women. He's being fanned and holds a rose. The scene is peaceful, with an open doorway in the background. The artist likely wanted to convey a sense of calm intimacy. The use of a rolled-up curtain above the doorway adds to this feeling. To learn more about similar artwork, check out the museum: The Cleveland Museum of Art.
This tranquil, languid scene on a white marble, carpeted terrace depicts the god Krishna in the place of an earthly prince. A female attendant at the left fans him, while he and another lady each hold a rose. The open doorway in the background with the rolled-up curtain above suggests the intimacy of an imminent encounter inside.
Krishna holds a scepter, or mace, which is one of the weapons of the god Vishnu, of whom he is an incarnation.
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