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Krishna returns with the cowherds to Braj, from a Bhagavata Purana

c. 1830

Northern India, Pahari kingdoms

Medium
Gum tempera and ink on paper
Measurements
Overall: 22 x 33 cm (8 11/16 x 13 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John D. MacDonald 1971.301
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On the left the scene of the picnicking herd boys shows them eating rice on banana leaves, while on the right they drive the cows home.

Description

The painting is based on Chapter 14 of Book 10 of the Bhagavata Purana in which the god Brahma hides the cowherds and calves of Krishna. After realizing his mistake and witnessing the divine prowess of Krishna, Brahma extols Krishna and returns to his abode while Krishna and his fellow cowherds enjoy a hearty meal and then return to Braj.
A horizontally oriented gum tempera and ink painting depicts a landscape of rolling green hills above a river where fish and turtles swim. Trees with defined leaves speckle the scene. At left, blue-skinned Krishna sits beneath a tree with light-skinned men. To the right, Krishna leads cowherds and cattle toward white buildings. Above, a giant purple-spotted snake rests on a hill while Brahma sits on a swan against the clouds.

Krishna returns with the cowherds to Braj, from a Bhagavata Purana

c. 1830

Northern India, Pahari kingdoms

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