Flag of IndiaIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1720

By Kota Master A

Krishna and the Gopas (Cow Herders) Enter the Forest is a codices Kota from India created in ca. 1720 using opaque watercolor and gold on paper measuring Page: H. 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm) W. 9 3/8 in… attributed to Kota Master A — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumOpaque watercolor and gold on paper
DimensionsPage: H. 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm) W. 9 3/8 in. (23.8 cm) Painting: H. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm) W. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePromised Gift of the Kronos Collections, 2015
Dateca. 1720

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: Kota, India. Flag of India

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Krishna and the Gopas (Cow Herders) Enter the Forest?

Krishna and the Gopas (Cow Herders) Enter the Forest is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Krishna and the Gopas (Cow Herders) Enter the Forest created?

Krishna and the Gopas (Cow Herders) Enter the Forest dates to ca. 1720.

What material is Krishna and the Gopas (Cow Herders) Enter the Forest made from?

Krishna and the Gopas (Cow Herders) Enter the Forest is crafted from opaque watercolor and gold on paper.

Where does Krishna and the Gopas (Cow Herders) Enter the Forest originate?

Krishna and the Gopas (Cow Herders) Enter the Forest originates from India.

Is Krishna and the Gopas (Cow Herders) Enter the Forest in the public domain?

Krishna and the Gopas (Cow Herders) Enter the Forest is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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