Krishna and Two Women in a Garden

anoniem, anoniem, anonymous, anonymous, c. 1620 - c. 1640

This miniature portrays an episode from the Rasikapriya, an anthology of love poetry. It sensuously illustrates the love that is both human and divine. According to the poem on the back, the women are talking about the youth and beauty of the newly married Radha, Krishna’s beloved lover. In the Rasikapriya, Radha and Krishna are seen as archetypal lovers.

  • Artwork typedrawing, Indian miniature
  • Object numberRP-T-1993-429
  • Dimensionsheight 276 mm x width 176 mm, height 252 mm x width 150 mm
  • Physical characteristicsbodycolour