Artwork
Krishna quells the serpent Kaliya (verso), from a Kalighat album
Krishna quells the serpent Kaliya (verso), from a Kalighat album is an unspecified painting by the Patna School of Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The serpent Kaliya was poisoning the water of the Yamuna River near the residence of the cowherding community, where Krishna spent his youth. The animals were dying of the toxins. Krishna wrestled the mighty serpent then emerged from the water to dance on his head. Pleading with Krishna to set him free, Kaliya’s wives are shown like mermaids.
Did you know?
Kaliya is one of the few foes whom Krishna did not kill, but permitted him to relocate to an island in the ocean.
Artist & collection
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Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
