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Nanda and Vasudeva: Page from a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of Lord Vishnu)

Master of the Dispersed Bhagavata Purana

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a painting divided into two main sections. The top section shows a group of men in traditional Indian attire, with some seated and others standing. The background of this section is divided into red and green areas. The bottom section features a boat-like structure with a green and red design, set against a black background with leafy patterns. A border at the bottom of the painting includes green leaves and pink flowers, with two birds visible. The entire painting has a worn, aged appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1520–30
Medium
Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
Culture
India (Delhi-Agra area)
Dimensions
599 × 451 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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