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Posted on: 14 April 2013
An illustration from the Harivamsa:
Krishna frolicking with the Gopis in the Yamuna
Krishna is seen engaged in water-sports with his companions and gopis in the Yamuna. Each of his companions is pictured with his consort - Arjuna with Subhadra, Balarama with Revati, Pradyumna with Rati - but the playful and universally adored Krishna is seen multiple times, identifiable by his saffron-colored robes, each time in the company of a separate consort.
Opaque watercolor heightened with gold on paper
image 13 3/8 by 17 1/4 in. (34 by 43.8 cm.)
circa 1820
India, Kangra or Guler
PROVENANCE:
Acquired from the Royal Library of Mandi in 1969
Source: www.sothebys.com
nice.
somebody is swimming for underwater meetings....
Poor gopis, probably wouldn't enjoy frolicking in the polluted river of today.
lovely painting
Interesting that Krishna's promiscuity doesnt draw much comment, but is celebrated. Wonder why?
Understanding Lord Krishna and His deeds is never easy . . .
heerlijk feestje
Indian Miniatures ... their are vary varients of these ... this one's like a Basoli or Kangra.
He is in everyone ... for everyone ... the dark one ... who seals your heart! ;)
wonderful painting