Krishna Followed by his Herd in Vrindavan

anonymous, c. 1450 - c. 1475

The texts on either side of this folio set forth the many feelings of devotion a follower might have for Krishna. Krishna is simultaneously a youthful cowherd and an avatar of Vishnu, the supreme deity. The flute in his hand stands for the playfulness associated with this persona. Meanwhile, he keeps his followers from straying, as expressed by the cows trailing behind him.

  • Artwork typedrawing, Indian miniature
  • Object numberRP-T-1993-432
  • Dimensionsheight 103 mm x width 81 mm, width 232 mm, width 91 mm
  • Physical characteristicsbodycolour, with pen and black ink

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Krishna Followed by his Herd in Vrindavan

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-T-1993-432

  • Description

    Er zijn twee van deze voorstellingen op een passepartout geplakt; op de bovenste staat Krishna tussen bomen in een roodkleurige achtergrond, zijn rechtervoet rust op een ronde bol, tussen de bomen twee koeien; ernaast een Sanskriet-tekst in west-Indiaas Nagari uit de Balagopalastuti. Het eerste van twee bladen met voorstellingen uit de Balagopalastuti; beschadigingen op de achterkant overgeplakt met wit.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    inscription

Creation

  • Creation

    draftsman (artist): anonymous, Gujarat (possibly)

  • Dating

    c. 1450 - c. 1475

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    bodycolour, with pen and black ink

  • Dimensions

    • height 103 mm x width 81 mm
    • width 232 mm
    • width 91 mm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of P. Formijne, Amsterdam

  • Acquisition

    gift 1993

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

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