Who painted Krishna as a Boy Playing in the Forest?

Krishna as a Boy Playing in the Forest was painted by Unknown in 1600.

Where can I see Krishna as a Boy Playing in the Forest?

Krishna as a Boy Playing in the Forest is held by Detroit Institute of Arts.

What movement is Krishna as a Boy Playing in the Forest?

Krishna as a Boy Playing in the Forest is associated with Mughal Painting.

Artwork

Krishna as a Boy Playing in the Forest

Unknown , 1600

Krishna as a Boy Playing in the Forest is an unspecified painting by the Mughal Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1600 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.

About this work

Overview

The work titled *Krishna as a Boy Playing in the Forest* is a painted representation of the Hindu deity Krishna in his youthful form, engaged in activity within a woodland setting. The title indicates both the figure depicted—Krishna as a child—and the environment—forest—suggesting a scene drawn from mythological narratives that associate the deity with pastoral play.