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Pradyumna and Mayavati Fly to Dvaraka, from the Large Basohli Bhagavata Purana

Unknown , 1762

Pradyumna and Mayavati Fly to Dvaraka, from the Large Basohli Bhagavata Purana, by Unknown, unspecified, 1762
Pradyumna and Mayavati Fly to Dvaraka, from the Large Basohli Bhagavata Purana, by Unknown, unspecified, 1762

Pradyumna and Mayavati Fly to Dvaraka, from the Large Basohli Bhagavata Purana is an unspecified painting by the Bengal School artist Unknown. It dates from 1762 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This painting depicts a scene from the Bhagavata Purana, a Hindu epic.

Accession no.
1971.93
Credit line
Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings Fund

About this work

Overview

This painting depicts a scene from the Bhagavata Purana, a Hindu epic. It shows Pradyumna and Mayavati, a couple, flying on a cloud towards a city.

Subject & Meaning

Pradyumna, son of Krishna and an incarnation of the god of love, is reunited with Mayavati, an incarnation of the goddess of erotic love, after she helps him kill her husband, a demon who had kidnapped him as an infant.

Technique & Style

The painting features bright colors and flat shapes, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. The couple is shown embracing on a pink cloud, with golden halos behind their heads, while tiny figures below wave from palace towers.

Context

The scene is part of a larger narrative from Hindu mythology, illustrating a key moment in the story of Pradyumna, who later marries his cousin Rukmavati.

Pradyumna and Mayavati Fly to Dvaraka, from the Large Basohli Bhagavata Purana
Pradyumna and Mayavati Fly to Dvaraka, from the Large Basohli Bhagavata Purana, Unknown

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Pradyumna and Mayavati Fly to Dvaraka, from the Large Basohli Bhagavata Purana?

Pradyumna and Mayavati Fly to Dvaraka, from the Large Basohli Bhagavata Purana was painted by Unknown in 1762.

Where can I see Pradyumna and Mayavati Fly to Dvaraka, from the Large Basohli Bhagavata Purana?

Pradyumna and Mayavati Fly to Dvaraka, from the Large Basohli Bhagavata Purana is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Pradyumna and Mayavati Fly to Dvaraka, from the Large Basohli Bhagavata Purana?

Pradyumna and Mayavati Fly to Dvaraka, from the Large Basohli Bhagavata Purana is associated with Bengal School.