Description
The painting is based on Chapter 14 of Book 10 of the Bhagavata Purana in which the god Brahma hides the cowherds and calves of Krishna. After realizing his mistake and witnessing the divine prowess of Krishna, Brahma extols Krishna and returns to his abode while Krishna and his fellow cowherds enjoy a hearty meal and then return to Braj.
Provenance
Mr. and Mrs. John D. MacDonald, given to the Cleveland Museum of Art (-1971); The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (1971-)
Accession Number
1971.301
Medium
Gum tempera and ink on paper
Dimensions
Overall: 22 x 33 cm (8 11/16 x 13 in.)
Classification
Painting
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John D. MacDonald
