Krishna's Earthly Ties by Unknown Artist. A vibrant Indian miniature painting depicting multiple figures, including a blue-skinned child Krishna and a majestic gray elephant, set against a bold red background with a yellow text header.

Krishna's Earthly Ties

Unknown Artist

1697 · Medium Not Listed

A stunning 17th-century Indian miniature painting featuring Krishna and a regal elephant on a bold crimson ground.

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Where it works

A bold work with active energy with sunbaked color notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Office
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
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Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Terracotta clay, Soft gray, Warm beige

About the piece

This exquisite page from a dispersed Bivamangalastava manuscript, dating to 1697, exemplifies the masterful precision of Indian miniature art. The scene portrays Krishna's earthly connections through several elegantly rendered figures and a central elephant, all set within a flat, saturated red space that emphasizes form and narrative clarity. The piece combines traditional South Asian iconography with a sophisticated, timeless palette.

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