Jul 10
Radha with Peacock by Pushkar Lohar
Jan 16
The Early Master at the Court of Mandi (Indian, active ca. 1635–1660) "Krishna Steals the Clothing of the Gopis (Female Cowherds)", Folio from the Devotional Text of the Bhagavata Purana ca. 1640 Opaque watercolor and gold on paper Page: H. 13 3/8 in. (34 cm)x000D W. 9 7/16 in. (24 cm)x000D Painting: H. 11 7/8 in. (30.2 cm)x000D W. 8 in. (20.3 cm)
Mar 22
The Gopis plead with Krishna to return their clothing, folio from 'Isarda' Bhagatava Purana', by the so-called "Master of the 'Isarda' Bhagavata Purana", India, ca. 1560–65. MET (ID: 1972.260)
The Bhagavata Purana is one of Hinduism’s eighteen major Puranas and a central text of Vaishnavism, traditionally attributed to Vyasa. Written in Sanskrit, it emphasizes devotion (bhakti) to Vishnu while covering a wide range of subjects, including cosmology, mythology, genealogy, and cultural practices.
The work is divided into twelve books comprising 335 chapters and about 18,000 verses, with the tenth book—focused largely on Krishna—being the most popular. It has been widely translated and played an important role in introducing Hindu thought to Europe in the 18th century.
Philosophically, the text draws on Vedanta and Samkhya traditions, presenting a theology centered on devotion while incorporating elements of non-dualism, qualified non-dualism, and dualism as developed by thinkers like Adi Shankara, Ramanuja, and Madhvacharya.
Jun 29
May 2
Shiva, Parvati, Ganesh and Karttikeya, ca. 1760 opaque watercolour on paper, 24,5 x 20 cm Victoria & Albert Museum
Apr 9
Abu'l-Fazl ibn Mubarak presents Akbarnama to Akbar (c. 1605) by Govardhan. Chester Beatty Library.
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Jan 11
by god i love hindustani paintings. the attention to detail is so incredible that each time i look, i discover something new. every stroke is intentional and weighted. they aren’t rooted is realism but they carry an element of otherworldliness which is rare. its a shame that they aren’t as celebrated or recognised inside or outside the communities. regardless, hindustani paintings will continue to be absolutely compelling and brilliant.
Apr 3
Babür zamanı
Mughal time
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