Krishna and Jambhavati

Krishna and Jambhavati

Physical description

Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, illustration to the Bhagavata Purana, Krishna’s marriage to Jambhavati is celebrated. He holds Sattrajit’s jewl in his hand. In the foreground is a river with boats.

Descriptive line

Painting, Bhagavata Purana, Krishna’s marriage to Jambhavati, opaque watercolour on paper, Nepal with Central Indian influence, ca. 1800

Subjects depicted

Palace; Wedding; River; Trees; Marriage; Boat; Deities; Jewel; Mountain

Details

  • Title : Krishna and Jambhavati
  • Year : ca. 1800 (made)
  • Artist : Unknown
  • Classification : Paintings & Manuscripts
  • Medium : Painted in opaque watercolour on paper
  • Accession No : IS.157-1964
  • Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
  • Culture : Hinduism
  • Collection : Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A)
  • Status : In Storage