Krishna and Balarama Touching the Feet of Vasudeva and Devaki
Unknown Artist
1700–1725
Medium
Gum tempera, gold and silver on paper
Dimensions
image: 24.3 × 16.5 cm · page: 28.5 × 21.6 cm
Classification
Painting
Department
Indian and Southeast Asian Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase Fund
Accession Number
2018.85
About this artwork
In front of a massive white architectural facade, Krishna and Balarama offer veneration to their parents. Krishna kneels in the position of supplication, humbly reaching out to touch the foot of his father, Vasudeva. Balarama stands behind his older brother, exhibiting reverence by clasping his hands. Their mother extends her arm toward Krishna and Balarama to recognize her sons’ gestures.