Krishna and Radha Indian. , ca. 1690-1700. Opaque watercolor with embossed gold on paper, sheet: 10 1/8 x 7 in. ( x cm). Krishna is an avatar (earthly manifestation) of the blue god Vishnu. He lived the early part of his life among cowherds in the countryside. Although this image places him in a sumptuous setting, he still holds the long, narrow flute that he played in the pastures. Gods are often worshipped together with their goddess consorts. Krishna’s female partner is Radha, whom some traditions treat as an avatar of Vishnu’s consort, Lakshmi. Asian Art ca. 1690-1700

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