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Harivamsa (The Legend of Hari [Krishna]), Detached folio from an illustrated manuscript, ca. 1590–95; Mughal
Attributed to India
Ink and colors on paper; 11 3/8 x 7 7/8 in. (28.9 x 20 cm)
Purchase, Edward C. Moore Jr. Gift, 1928 (28.63.1)

As part of his policy of reconciliation between Muslims and Hindus, Emperor Akbar (r. 1556–1605) had the Hindu classics translated into the Persian language of the court and illustrated by his court artists. This painting is one of the finest results of his plans. The god Krishna protects the people of Braj against the destructive rain sent by the god Indra.

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    Harivamsa (The Legend of Hari [Krishna]), Detached folio from an illustrated manuscript, ca. 1590–95; Mughal
    Attributed to India
    Ink and colors on paper; 11 3/8 x 7 7/8 in. (28.9 x 20 cm)
    Purchase, Edward C. Moore Jr. Gift, 1928 (28.63.1)