Krishna and Radha
ca. 1690-1700
Indian
Asian Art
Krishna is an avatar (earthly manifestation) of the blue god Vishnu. He lived the early part of his life among cowherds in the countryside. Although this image places him in a sumptuous setting, he still holds the long, narrow flute that he played in the pastures.
Gods are often worshipped together with their goddess consorts. Krishna’s female partner is Radha, whom some traditions treat as an avatar of Vishnu’s consort, Lakshmi.
Gods are often worshipped together with their goddess consorts. Krishna’s female partner is Radha, whom some traditions treat as an avatar of Vishnu’s consort, Lakshmi.
- Maker/Artist
- Indian
- Classification
- Painting
- Formatted Medium
- Opaque watercolor with embossed gold on paper
- Medium
- opaque, watercolor, embossed, gold, paper
- Locations
- Place made: Punjab Hills, India
- Dimensions
- sheet: 10 1/8 x 7 in. (25.7 x 17.8 cm)
- Inscribed
- On reverse: Old Bahi account page
- Departments
- Asian Art
- Accession Number
- 37.122
- Credit Line
- Brooklyn Museum Collection
- Rights Statement
- No known copyright restrictions
- Museum Location
- This item is not on view
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