Krishna Returns with the Cowherds to Braj, from a Bhagavata Purana
Unknown Artist
c. 1830
Medium
Gum tempera and ink on paper
Dimensions
22 × 33 cm
Classification
Painting
Department
Indian and Southeast Asian Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John D. MacDonald
Accession Number
1971.301
About this artwork
The painting is based on Chapter 14 of Book 10 of the Bhagavata Purana in which the god Brahma hides the cowherds and calves of Krishna. After realizing his mistake and witnessing the divine prowess of Krishna, Brahma extols Krishna and returns to his abode while Krishna and his fellow cowherds enjoy a hearty meal and then return to Braj.