Krishna Steals the Gopis' Clothing

1775-1800

18.5 cm 25 cm

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In a popular episode from Krishna’s life story, Krishna steals the clothing of the gopis—young women of Brindavan—while they are bathing in the Yamuna River. Climbing a tree with their garments in tow, he compels the gopis to emerge from the water naked, with arms raised in su...

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John and Berthe Ford, Baltimore; given to Walters Art Museum, 2001.
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