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1680–90 · Ink and opaque watercolor on paper · Asian Art

As the songs of Krishna were driving the gopis (female cowherds) wild with delight, the giant Shankachura, a minion of the god of wealth Kubera, appeared and led them away. They appealed to Krishna, who, with his brother, Balarama, uprooted two teak trees and charged the villain. Krishna killed him with a single blow and took the jewel from his head. In the text, he hands it to his brother, but here he appears to be giving it to his beloved, Radha.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1680–90

Medium

Ink and opaque watercolor on paper

Culture

India (Bikaner)

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Jeffrey Paley, 1974