Krishna As Srinathji

$35
Item Code: BE21
Specifications:
Batik Painting On Cotton
Dimensions 1.8 ft x 2.3 ft
Handmade
Handmade
Free delivery
Free delivery
Fully insured
Fully insured
100% Made in India
100% Made in India
Fair trade
Fair trade
Few religious traditions present as rich a fare of sensuous delights as do Vaishnava rituals, especially those of the Pushti Marga at Nathdwara. The artists of Nathdwara in Rajasthan found fulfillment in serving their lord, expressing their love for Him by producing art works only to please Him. The party therefore emerged with distinct characteristics of their own.

The blue-bodied Krishna is worshipped as Srinathji in Nathdwara and this frontal image of Srinathji has a compelling presence. Placed in the auspicious symbol Aum, the dark deity emerges from a cascade of garlands. There is interweaving of motif in their different forms for the singular purpose of serving the visual structure. Standing in a tribhanga position with graceful position of the arms, he holds his favourite flute in his left hand. The deity wears rich clothes and an elaborate headgear. The iconic image of Srinathji has a robust form and a round, broad face. The sense of animation that charges the image and motifs alike springs from the sense of ornament. The follower of Pushti Marga is a connoisseur in every field. All their art, including painting reflects this attitude of celebration.

Dyed in brilliant color in the technique of batik, where each color is separately dyed while the rest of the picture is covered with wax application, the painting uses gold liberally especially to outline the central image. The background is in ascending tones of blue and the characteristic crackle of batik is more visible where color blue is lightest. More than anything, the compelling image of the deity, plus the bright colors used in this particular batik attract attention.

The description by Kiranjyot

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