Krishna Embracing Radha

anonymous, c. 1450 - c. 1475

This sensuous depiction is from the Balagopalastuti manuscript, a poetic text in praise of Krishna. This blueskinned god of compassion and love is one of the most revered Hindu deities. Lord Krishna embraces Radha, his beloved lover, looking at her amorously. Enhanced by this illustration, the texts on both sides of this folio paint vivid images of Krishna.

Artwork typeIndian miniature
Object numberRP-T-1993-433
Dimensionsheight 106 mm x width 232 mm, width 96 mm, width 86 mm
Physical characteristicsbodycolour, with pen and black ink

Discover more

more by anonymous

Bouquet of Flowers

anonymous, 1680-08

Bouquet of Flowers

Flowers

anonymous, c. 1700 - c. 1799

Flowers

Five Studies of Anemones

anonymous, c. 1760 - c. 1770

Five Studies of Anemones

Dolls’ house of Petronella Oortman

anonymous, c. 1686 - c. 1710

Dolls’ house of Petronella Oortman

Branch of flowering magnolia

anonymous, 1910 - 1925

Branch of flowering magnolia

Kimono

anonymous, 1910 - 1930

Kimono