Artwork
Krishna Vanquishing the Crane-Demon Bakasura
Krishna Vanquishing the Crane-Demon Bakasura is an unspecified painting by the Mughal Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1704 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Krishna Vanquishing the Crane-Demon Bakasura is a painting depicting a scene from Hindu mythology.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows Krishna, an incarnation of the god Vishnu, killing the demon Bakasura, who had taken the form of a giant crane. Bakasura had attempted to eat Krishna, but was thwarted and defeated.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a diagonal composition to convey the dynamic action of the scene, with Krishna's raised heel and the crane's broken neck forming a sharp diagonal line. The style is characterized by bold, flat forms.
Context
The painting is associated with the artistic traditions of South India, particularly those from the region around Tirupati, known for similar stylistic traits.
Artist & collection
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