Krishna's Marriage to Kalinda, page from a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana manuscript
c. 1775
Medium
Opaque watercolor on paper
Dimensions
36.8 × 51.9 cm (14 1/2 × 20 1/2 in.)
Classification
miniature painting
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
60237
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
In this animated and colorful painting, one of Krishna's many marriages is being celebrated: here he weds Kalinda. Traditional Hindu weddings feature a fire, which the bride and groom circle seven times, and a wedding canopy, seen in the center. The god (painted in blue) and his bride are shown nearby while priests officiate. To the right, a joyous crowd of kings, nobles and elephants have gathered while a more orderly procession of young women with offerings and instruments gather at the left. ...
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...