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Krishna Returns with the Cowherds to Braj, from a Bhagavata Purana

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a colorful painting of a scene from the Bhagavata Purana. The scene shows a group of men in various poses, some wearing red, blue, and yellow clothing and headwear, and some shirtless with red headwear, gathered near a body of water with fish swimming in it. They are accompanied by a herd of cows and bulls, including white, pink, and black animals. On the left side, a group of men are seated on the ground, preparing circular green objects. In the background, rolling green hills with trees and bushes are visible, and a white swan-like bird flies above, carrying a figure. A snake-like creature with a spotted pattern is also present in the sky. On the right side, a white building with a light-colored roof is shown. The sky above features blue and white clouds. The overall scene is framed by a red border on the left and a white border on the right. The title of the artwork is "Krishna Returns with the Cowherds to Braj, from a Bhagavata Purana".

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900 × 622 px
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