Who painted Nanda Solves Vasudeva’s Dilemma, from a Bhagavata Purana?

Nanda Solves Vasudeva’s Dilemma, from a Bhagavata Purana was painted by Unknown in 1610.

Where can I see Nanda Solves Vasudeva’s Dilemma, from a Bhagavata Purana?

Nanda Solves Vasudeva’s Dilemma, from a Bhagavata Purana is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Nanda Solves Vasudeva’s Dilemma, from a Bhagavata Purana?

Nanda Solves Vasudeva’s Dilemma, from a Bhagavata Purana is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Nanda Solves Vasudeva’s Dilemma, from a Bhagavata Purana

Unknown , 1610

Nanda Solves Vasudeva’s Dilemma, from a Bhagavata Purana is an unspecified painting by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1610 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This painting illustrates a scene from the Bhagavata Purana, a sacred Hindu text.

Accession no.: 2013.365
Credit line: Gift of Kalesan Natesan in honor of Dr. Stanislaw Czuma

About this work

Overview

This painting illustrates a scene from the Bhagavata Purana, a sacred Hindu text. It is part of a series and originates from the royal collection of Bikaner.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts Nanda, the village elder, agreeing to hide the newborn Krishna to protect him from a despotic king who seeks to kill the child due to a prophecy. Vasudeva, Krishna's father, stands to the left, having made the request.

Technique & Style

The composition is characterized by simplicity and geometric arrangement, with figures shown in profile and flat planes of color, adhering to traditional local artistic styles.

History & Provenance

The painting was part of the royal Bikaner collection, indicating its creation for or ownership by a ruler of the Rajput kingdom of Bikaner.