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Rama and Lakshmana slay the demon giant Viradha, from Chapters 2 through 4 of the Aranya Kanda (Book of the Forest) of a Ramayana (Rama’s Journey) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1770, gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's co
The Lover Leaves Wistfully in the Morning after a Passionate Tryst: Lalit Ragini, from a Ragamala at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1600, Gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history
The Sentiment of Peace: Sama Rasa, from a Rasikapriya at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1634, Gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Krishna and Radha Avoid Embarrassment: Mottaita Bhava, from a Rasikapriya at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1640, Gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Krishna and the Cowherds Dive into the River, from a Rasikapriya at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1640, gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Abduction of Rukmini: Krishna Tied the Hands of Rukma, from a Bhagavata Purana at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1640, Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
The Goddess Annihilates the Demon Raktabija, from a Devi-Mahatmya at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1640, gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana visit the hermitage of the sage Bharadvaja at Prayaga, from Chapter 48 of the Ayodhya Kanda (Book of Ayodhya) of a Ramayana (Rama’s Journey) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1650, gum tempera, ink, and gold on pa
Two Women Pluck Flowers on a Terrace: Gunakali Ragini, from a Ragamala at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1650, Gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Three Musicians Perform Before a King: Shri Raga, from a Ragamala at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1650, gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Women Play Music for Radha and Krishna: Chitrini Nayika, from a Rasikapriya at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1650, gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
A Brahmin gives Krishna the Message or Invitation for the Competition to Rukmini’s Svayamvara, from a Bhagavata Purana at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1650–60, Gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attributio
Krishna Lifts Mount Govardhan, from a Bhagavata Purana at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1686, Gum tempera on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
A Ruler Seated on a Terrace Worshipping at a Shrine of Radha and Krishna at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1800, gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
A Woman Plucks Leaves While Awaiting Her Lover: Gunakali Ragini of Malkos, from the “Chawand Ragamala” at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1605, gum tempera and ink on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection histor
The Elephant of Maharana Jai Singh of Mewar (r. 1680–98) Catches a Horse by the Tail at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1680, Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
A Royal Woman in a Pavilion: Desavarari Ragini of Dipak, from a Ragamala at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1695, gum tempera, ink, silver, and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
A Heroine and Her Paramour: Malavi Ragini, from a Ragamala at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1695, gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Prince Amar Singh (1672–1710) Drives His Own Elephant at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1695, gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Krishna Quells the Serpent Kaliya, from a Bhagavata Purana at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1710, gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Queen Kaikeyi reminds King Dasharatha about the sacrifices of King Bali and King Shivi, folio 39 from the Ayodhya Kanda (Book of Ayodhya) of a Ramayana (Rama's Journey) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1710, gum tempera, ink, and gold on
A European Woman Pouring Wine into a Cup at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1710–20, gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Maharana Sangram Singh II (r. 1710–34) Worshipping a Linga Under a Banyan Tree at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1712–15, Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Maharana Sangram Singh II of Mewar (r. 1710–34) and Stages a Boar Hunt with Tigers at Sadri at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1720, gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history
Maharana Jagat Singh II of Mewar (r. 1734–51) Dressed as a Bhil, Hunting Deer at Night at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1735–40, gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Maharana Ari Singh II of Mewar (r. 1761–73) with His Consort on a Terrace at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1761, Gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Equestrian Portrait of Maharana Raj Singh II of Mewar (r. 1755–62) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1760, Gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Maharana Jawan Singh of Mewar (r. 1828–38) Holding a Falcon at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1835, gum tempera, pearls, silk, and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Maharana Bhim Singh of Mewar (r. 1778–1828) with a Consort at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1810, Gum tempera, silver and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
A girl worshipping the rising sun (Surya puja) at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1810, gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Maharaja Balwant Singh of Ratlam (r. 1825–57) in Procession with His Relatives and Courtiers at the Cleveland Museum of Art: 1825, gum tempera, gold and silver on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history
Goddess Mangala, from a Devi Series at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1660, Gum tempera on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Vishnu on Ananta, the Endless Serpent at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1700, Gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Lovers on a Terrace: Ramakali Ragini of Hindol, from a Bundi Ragamala at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1610, gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Krishna Fluting at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1675–1700, Gum tempera on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Krishna and Radha Quarreling: Shatha Nayaka, from a Rasikapriya at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1680, Gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Woman Addressing a Peacock: Gujari Ragini of Megh, from a Ragamala at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1680, gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Sultan Ibrahim ibn Adham of Balkh Visited by Angels at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1740, gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
Still Life: Bouquet of Flowers Emerging from the Grass at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1750, gum tempera on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.
A page from a Punishment series: Punishment for murder at the Cleveland Museum of Art: c. 1740, gum tempera and gold on paper. Explore the work's context, creator attribution and collection history.