The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of April 20, 2024

Krishna and Gopis

Krishna and Gopis

c. 1660
with borders: 25 x 19.5 cm (9 13/16 x 7 11/16 in.); Painting only: 23.5 x 17.5 cm (9 1/4 x 6 7/8 in.)
Location: not on view

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Description

While Radha waits for Krishna in her bower, he is flirting with other women of the cowherding community. Like a fickle lover, sometimes god abandons his devotee and showers blessings on others. Radha's companion comes to bring her the news of Krishna's playful, erotic activities.
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Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/2003.343