c. 1675
This painting features Krishna, the eighth avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu who is worshipped as a deity in his own right, facing his consort, Radha, in a landscape. In his left hand, Krishna carries a flute, one of his attributes, while his right hand touches his forehead. Rajput Style, Bikaner School.
9.53 x 8.57 cm (3 3/4 x 3 3/8 in.)
Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper, modern binding
17th centuryIndianInk, colors, and gold on paper
17th-18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper; Rajput Style
17th centuryIndianInk, colors, and gold on paper
17th-18th centuryIndianInk, colors, and gold on paper
17th-18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper; Mughal Style
17th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper; Rajput Style, Mewar School
17th centuryIndianInk, colors, and gold on paper
17th-18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper; Rajput Style, Mewar School
17th centuryIndianInk, opaque watercolor and gold on paper; Mughal Style
17th centuryIndianInk, colors, and gold on paper
17th-18th centuryIndianOpaque watercolor and gold on paper; Rajput School, Bikaner Style
17th centuryIndian