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Radha Awaiting Reconciliation with Krishna, from a Gita Govinda of Jayadeva, c. 1680
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Radha Awaiting Reconciliation with Krishna, from a Gita Govinda of Jayadeva, c. 1680
Radha Awaiting Reconciliation with Krishna, from a Gita Govinda of Jayadeva, c. 1680. The artist has depicted Krishnas favorite lover, Radha, six times to emphasize her agitation while she waits for Krishna. She has made intimate enclosures of flowering branches for their tryst, she pleads with a picture of him, and she lays out blossoms and liquor under a tree in preparation. Her confidante makes an appeal to Krishna who sits under a tree at right, seemingly unmoved and dispassionate. The viewer is meant to put oneself in the place of Radha, and feel her intense longing for Krishna. Even when it seems like the god does not come when he promises, that he does not care, the devotee, like Radha, should continue to wait and prepare to receive him
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Gum Tempera And Gold On Paper Northwestern India Rajasthan
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The captivating print titled "Radha Awaiting Reconciliation with Krishna" transports us to the enchanting world of Jayadeva's Gita Govinda, created around 1680. In this masterpiece, the artist skillfully portrays Radha, Krishna's beloved consort, in a state of profound agitation as she anxiously awaits his arrival. To emphasize her restlessness and longing for Krishna, Radha is depicted six times within the artwork. Each portrayal showcases her intense emotions and fervent desire to be reunited with her divine lover. The artist ingeniously captures Radha's preparations for their clandestine meeting by enclosing herself in an intimate space adorned with flowering branches. She pleads earnestly with a picture of Krishna and lays out blossoms and liquor under a tree as offerings. Despite Radha's ardent anticipation, Krishna remains seemingly unmoved and dispassionate while seated beneath another tree at the right side of the painting. This deliberate contrast heightens our empathy towards Radha's yearning heart. The viewer is invited to immerse themselves in Radha's emotional journey - feeling every ounce of her intense longing for Krishna. Even when it appears that he has broken his promises or does not care about her devotion, this artwork encourages devotees to persevere like Radha; continuing to wait patiently and preparing oneself wholeheartedly to receive him. This exquisite piece was created using gum tempera and gold on paper by an unknown artist from Northwestern India during the Rajput Kingdom of Mewar era
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