Radha Krishna in Madhubani Painting on Handmade Paper

This exquisite Madhubani painting beautifully captures Radha Krishna, the divine couple whose eternal love story symbolises the profound spiritual devotion and the soul's yearning for the Supreme. Krishna, the beloved cowherd deity, and Radha, his chief consort, embody unconditional love (prema bhakti) within the Vaishnava tradition. In this rendition, their figures are adorned with the distinctive stylised almond eyes and intricate detailing characteristic of Madhubani art, likely surrounded by symbolic motifs such as the lotus or peacocks, which further enrich their sacred narrative within the densely composed scene.

Crafted by Ashutosh Jha, an artist working in Delhi, this Madhubani piece is rendered on handmade paper, reflecting the art form's transition from ephemeral wall paintings to a more enduring medium since the 1960s. Originating from the Mithila region of Bihar, this traditional art was historically practiced by women on freshly plastered mud walls and floors for auspicious occasions. Its hallmarks, including double-line borders, a deliberate aversion to empty space through dense filling, and recurring motifs of fish, peacocks, lotuses, sun, moon, and serpents, are all integral to its visual language, whether executed in the bold colour-fill bharni style or the fine line and cross-hatching kachni style.

This artwork is presented as a unique, one of a kind original, meticulously handcrafted and distinct from any reproduction or print. It will be accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity, assuring its provenance and originality. We are pleased to offer complimentary insured delivery for this exceptional piece across India.