The Cosmic Form of Krishna- Vasudeva

Opaque watercolour on paper pasted on cloth,
Mysore style, Karnataka,
Late 19th century C.E.
94 x 84 cm with frame

The painting depicts the cosmic form of Lord Vishnu as Vasudeva represented with all his attributes- Chakra
(discus), Gada (mace), Shank (Conch shell) and Kamal (Lotus) in his multiple arms.

Lord Vasudeva is clad in a highly detailed dhoti (lower body garment) with several minute details and is shown as heavily bejewelled.