What movement is Krishna and the Cowherds Dive into the River, from a Rasikapriya?

Krishna and the Cowherds Dive into the River, from a Rasikapriya is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Krishna and the Cowherds Dive into the River, from a Rasikapriya

Krishna and the Cowherds Dive into the River, from a Rasikapriya is an unspecified painting by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1640 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This painting depicts a lively scene from a Rasikapriya, a literary work associated with the Hindu deity Krishna.

About this work

Overview

This painting depicts a lively scene from a Rasikapriya, a literary work associated with the Hindu deity Krishna. It shows Krishna and cowherds jumping into a river, while Radha and her companions watch from a marble platform.

Subject & Meaning

The scene illustrates a playful episode involving Krishna and seven cowherds, who are shown leaping into a river. The contrast between the fully dressed women and the loinclothed men highlights the carefree nature of the male figures.

Technique & Style

The painting features a flat, decorative style characteristic of the Malwa region in central India. The composition is divided diagonally by a tricolor representation of the river, and the figures are depicted without shadows, creating a sense of joyful movement.

History & Provenance

The painting originates from a royal workshop in Malwa, central India, and is representative of the artistic style associated with that region.