Gopis Thinking of Krishna
c. 1690
Description
In the foreground of this painting, a group of five gopis (milkmaids) are shown in engaging in different forms of contemplation over Krishna, the eighth avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu who is worshipped as a god in his own right. Two converse with each other; two are seated, one of which has her hand under her chin; and the final one holds onto the branches of a tree. Her pose references the Virahotkanthita Nayika, (“One Distressed by Separation”), a heroine that waits for her lover to return from a long journey. Across the river, in the background, Krishna walks along the bank, outside the walls of a large, white city. Rajput School, Bikaner Style.
Dimensions
23.34 x 17.94 cm (9 3/16 x 7 1/16 in.)
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