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Krishna fights the horse-demon Keshi
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Krishna fights the horse-demon Keshi

anonymous · 1820 - 1849 · brush; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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On the left, Krishna with his right leg outstretched gives the horse a stallion; on the right, he kicks the lying horse; behind him are two cow heads and a triangular green net. Above the figures is an inscription in ancient Indian script in black ink.

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Credit lineKrishna vecht met paard-demon Keshi. 1820 - 1849. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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