The infant Krishna
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The infant Krishna is a 1820 paint by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a blue-skinned baby sitting on a decorated stool, playing a flute while a woman in a red sari offers him a golden pot. The baby has a crown and jewelry, and the woman wears lots of bracelets and necklaces. Around them are two small golden objects—a bowl and a pitcher—on a simple platform. The text below hints at a story: the baby refused milk until it spilled on his head, making him laugh. This mix of bright colors and detailed clothing suggests it’s meant to feel lively and full of meaning. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.
The drawing depicts the infant Hindu deity Krishna being fed milk from a cup by his mother, Yasoda, as part of a series of 100 illustrations of deities created in South India in 1820.
Read the full account in the museum source.
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