Harivamsa Collection

Nine Gopis (Pichwai Painting), End of 19th century. Creator: Indische Kunst
Nine Gopis (Pichwai Painting), End of 19th century. Private Collection

Radha Krishna and the Gopis (Pichwai painting), End of 19th century. Creator: Indische Kunst
Radha Krishna and the Gopis (Pichwai painting), End of 19th century. Private Collection

Radha and Krishna in the boat of love, 1755. Creator: Anonymous
Radha and Krishna in the boat of love, 1755. Found in the Collection of the National Museum, New Delhi

Birth of the Celestial Twins, Folio from a Harivamsha (Lineage of Vishnu), between c1585 and c1590. Creator: Unknown
Birth of the Celestial Twins, Folio from a Harivamsha (Lineage of Vishnu) Folio of Harivamsa made by mughal artist during Akbar time. It is appendix of Razmnama.(image 2 of 2), between c1585 and c1590

Krishna embraced by Radha, ca 1775. Artist: Indian Art
Krishna embraced by Radha, ca 1775. Found in the collection of the Museum Rietberg Zurich

Krishna Holds Up Mount Govardhan to Shelter the Villagers of Braj, Folio from... ca
Krishna Holds Up Mount Govardhan to Shelter the Villagers of Braj, Folio from a Harivamsa (The Legend of Hari (Krishna)), ca. 1590-95

Balarama and Krishna Fighting the Enemy, Folio from a Harivamsa (The Legend of... ca
Balarama and Krishna Fighting the Enemy, Folio from a Harivamsa (The Legend of Hari (Krishna)), ca. 1590-95

Krishna and Balarama Fighting the Enemy, Folio from a Harivamsa (The Legend of Hari (Krishna)), ca. 1590-95

King Sal Visits Kala Yavana, Folio from a Harivamsa (Legend of Hari (Krishna)), ca. 1590-95

Krishna, 1946. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Krishna, 1946. Found in the collection of State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Birth of the Celestial Twins, c. 1585-90 (opaque watercolour, gold, and ink on paper)
3086858 Birth of the Celestial Twins, c.1585-90 (opaque watercolour, gold, and ink on paper) by Mughal School, (16th century); 40.96 x 29.85 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA

Krishna and the Call of the Flute, c. 1790. Private Collection

The Lord Krishna in the Golden City, ca 1586. Artist: Kalan, Kesav (active End of 16th cen. )
The Lord Krishna in the Golden City, ca 1586. Found in the collection of the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C

Siva destroys the demon Andhaka, Harivamsa manuscript, Mughul, c1590. In Hindu mythology, Andhaka often refer to a malevolent asura, is killed by Shiva for trying to abduct Parvati

Krishna, (on Bird-God, Garuda) fights Indra (on elephant), Harivamsa manuscript, c1590. Mughal painting. At Victoria and Albert Museum. London

Siva Destroys the Demon and Haka, Harivamsa manuscript, Mughal School, c1590. The Harivamsha is an important work of Sanskrit literature also known as the Harivamsha Purana

Krishna, riding the Bird-God Garuda, fights the God, Indra (on an elephant), c1590. Garuda is a large legendary bird, bird-like creature

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"Harivamsa: A Visual Journey into the Mythical World of Krishna" Step into the enchanting world of Harivamsa, a collection of ancient Indian artworks that depict the captivating tales surrounding Lord Krishna. In this mesmerizing painting titled "Krishna embraced by Radha, " created around 1775, we witness the divine love between Krishna and his beloved Radha. Another awe-inspiring artwork from Harivamsa is "Krishna Holds Up Mount Govardhan to Shelter the Villagers of Braj. " This folio, dating back to an unknown time, showcases Krishna's immense strength and compassion as he protects his devotees from torrential rains. The epic battles fought by Balarama and Krishna are beautifully illustrated in a folio titled "Balarama and Krishna Fighting the Enemy. " Created for Harivamsa, this artwork transports us to a realm where good triumphs over evil through bravery and valor. In yet another striking depiction called "King Sal Visits Kala Yavana, " we witness an intriguing encounter between two powerful rulers. This folio captures a pivotal moment in Harivamsa's narrative when King Sal seeks guidance from Lord Krishna on how to defeat his adversary. The artistic genius behind these illustrations continues with Nicholas Roerich's masterpiece titled "Krishna. " Painted in 1946, Roerich brings forth his unique interpretation of Lord Krishna's divine persona through vibrant colors and intricate details. Moving further into Harivamsa's rich tapestry, we encounter scenes like "Birth of Celestial Twins" and "Pradyumna Kills Samvara. " These exquisite paintings showcase celestial beings engaged in cosmic events that shape mythology itself. One cannot overlook Kesav Kalan's remarkable creation named "The Lord Krishna in the Golden City. " Crafted during the late 16th century, this artwork transports us to a golden-hued city where divinity and earthly realms intertwine.