Artwork
Yasoda protecting Krishna from the playful approaches of a gazelle
Yasoda protecting Krishna from the playful approaches of a gazelle is a paint painting by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1825 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 1825 painting depicts a serene scene of a woman shielding a child from a gazelle, set beneath a tree with lush foliage.
About this work
Overview
This 1825 painting depicts a serene scene of a woman shielding a child from a gazelle, set beneath a tree with lush foliage.
Subject & Meaning
The figures are identified as Yasoda and Krishna, a Hindu deity, suggesting a narrative rooted in Hindu mythology. The calm demeanor of the gazelle implies a peaceful interaction, rather than a threatening one.
Technique & Style
The painting features warm colors and simple shapes, with intricate details in the figures' jewelry and clothing. The use of bright green and gold for Yasoda's attire creates a striking visual effect.
History & Provenance
This work is part of a series of one hundred drawings depicting Hindu deities produced in South India in 1825.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
