Venugopala, four armed Krishna playing the flute

Title
Venugopala, four armed Krishna playing the flute
Creator
Year/Period
Late 18th century
Region
Andhra or Karnataka, India
Material
Dimension
Image size: H 15.7x W 14.2
Accession No.
1996-00498

This monochromatic painting shows Krishna being accompanied by an elongated cow licking his foot in adoration.The flute just like the cow and the figure of Krishna is also elongated thus making the painting unusually pleasing and visually arresting.