Scene related to birth of Krishna
Title Scene related to birth of Krishna
Accession Number 54.65/27
Museum Name National Museum, New Delhi
Gallery Name Paintings
Object Type Painting
Main Material Paper
Medium Natural colour
Main Artist Unknown
Artist's Nationality India
Country India
Origin Place Rajasthan
Find Place Rajasthan
Style Rajasthani
School Rajasthan
Period / Year of Work c. 18th century CE
Inscription Inscription on the reverse.
Dimensions 16.2X10.2 Inches
Brief Description

The scene depicts a moment of separation between Yashoda and her child. On the left, Yashoda is sleeping on a cot in her room while her child is being taken away by a man.

Krishna has been left on the cot beside Yashoda. This juxtaposition highlights the emotional contrast of the scene, with Yashoda seemingly unaware of the separation that is taking place.

On the top right, Yashoda's child is being placed beside Devaki, indicating a transfer of care and responsibility to another figure in the story.