The Cleveland Museum of Art
Collection Online as of December 13, 2025
Krishna Vanquishing the Crane-Demon Bakasura
late 1700s
Overall: 27.8 x 19.7 cm (10 15/16 x 7 3/4 in.)
John L. Severance Fund 1966.29
Location: Not on view
Did You Know?
The true form of the crane-demon tumbles out from the backside of the distressed bird.Description
The Hindu god Vishnu incarnated himself as Krishna in response to pleadings from the Earth goddess to rid her of a wicked king. The king sent demons of many forms to assassinate Krishna, who effortlessly destroyed them. The South Indian artist effectively used a diagonal composition to show the cause and effect of Krishna’s assault and the fall of the defeated demon.- ?–1966(J.J. Klejman [1906–1995], New York, NY, sold to the Cleveland Museum of Art)1966–The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH
- Leach, Linda York. Indian Miniature Paintings and Drawings. Cleveland, OH: Cleveland Museum of Art in cooperation with Indiana University Press, 1986. cat. no. 101ii
- Life and Exploits of Krishna in Indian Paintings. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (September 1, 2021-February 6, 2022).Indian Miniature Rotation (Gallery 115). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (August 18, 2004–May 23, 2005).Indian Miniature Rotation (Gallery 115). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (February 4–August 5, 2003).
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