The lover (Krishna) in conversation with a messenger, from a Rasikapriya

A seated crowned figure in a yellow and pink garment rests on a cushioned throne with gold-patterned upholstery, turning toward a seated woman in a blue bodice who gestures in conversation. A red wall and arched pavilion frame the scene against a pale sky. The painting uses opaque color and gold on paper, with visible wear along the edges.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1617

Medium

Opaque color and gold on paper

Source

Smithsonian (National Museum of Asian Art)

Size

2240 × 1428 px

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Asian Art