Sukhdev narrating the story of Krishna to Raja Parikshit
Sukhdev narrates the story of Krishna to Raja Parikshit, Datia, circa 1800 A.D., National Museum, New Delhi
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Painting Style
Krishna stealing butter and other Krishna leela
Krishna stealing butter and other Krishna Leela scenes, Malwa Style – Malwa has rendered the legends of Bhagavata-Purana and the known Sanskrit love lore of Amru-Shataka with great thematic thrust, accuracy of details and great elaboration. A small canvas often compartmentalised, each compartment housing one episode independently, bright basic colours, a blend of folk elements and
Jain monk preaching to a king
Jain monk preaching to a king, Jain style, Mandu Kalpa-Sutra illustrations circa 1500-25 A.D., National Museum, New Delhi
Rama & Sita in the Hermitage of sage Atri & Anasuya
Painting Name: Rama & Sita in the Hermitage of sage Atri & Anasuya, Style: Malwa, Period: circa 1660 A.D., National Museum, New Delhi
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Rama & golden deer Maricha
Rama & golden deer Maricha a Malwa style miniature paiting. circa 1634-40 A.D., National Museum, New Delhi
Sree Rama Crossing Sarayu river
Sree Rama along with Sita and Lakshmana crossing river Sarayu. Collection of Dr. M.A. Chidambaram, Chennai, Tamilnadu
Uttara and Arjun Discovering the Arms
An artistic illustration from the book of Mahabharata by Romesh Chunder Dutt which was first published in 1899. A story from Virata Parva when Uttara and Arjuna discover hidden arms. The artist is Evelyn Stuart Hardy.
The Banishment (Vanagaman)
An artistic illustration from the book of Mahabharata by Romesh Chunder Dutt which was first published in 1899. When Pandavas were banished to the forest after loosing in the game. The artist is Evelyn Stuart Hardy.