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1720 (ca.), [Gujarat state, India], Krishna and the Bow, from the "Tula Ram" Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Tales of the Lord) -- National Museum of Asian Art (Washington)
From the museum label: Accompanied by his brother and childhood friends, young Krishna arrives in the realm of his evil uncle, King Kamsa. He speedily finds the king's massive bow and breaks it as easily as a hungry elephant snaps a piece of sugar cane. The thunderous sound of the cracking bow makes Kamsa (not pictured) tremble in fear. In contrast, the cowherd boys of Braj take delight in Krishna's strength.
Inspired by the love of the village boys, many Pushtimarg devotees choose to worship Krishna as a dear friend.
1720 (ca.), [Gujarat state, India], Krishna and the Bow, from the "Tula Ram" Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Tales of the Lord) -- National Museum of Asian Art (Washington)
From the museum label: Accompanied by his brother and childhood friends, young Krishna arrives in the realm of his evil uncle, King Kamsa. He speedily finds the king's massive bow and breaks it as easily as a hungry elephant snaps a piece of sugar cane. The thunderous sound of the cracking bow makes Kamsa (not pictured) tremble in fear. In contrast, the cowherd boys of Braj take delight in Krishna's strength.
Inspired by the love of the village boys, many Pushtimarg devotees choose to worship Krishna as a dear friend.