"Krishna Holds Up Mount Govardhan to Shelter the Villagers of Braj", Folio from a Harivamsa (The Legend of Hari (Krishna))
Flag of PakistanIslamic ArtCodicesca. 1590–95

"Krishna Holds Up Mount Govardhan to Shelter the Villagers of Braj", Folio from a Harivamsa (The Legend of Hari (Krishna)) is a codices probably Lahore from present-day Pakistan created in ca. 1590–95 using ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper measuring H. 11 3/8 in. x W. 7 7/8 in. (28.9 x 20 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumInk, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
DimensionsH. 11 3/8 in. x W. 7 7/8 in. (28.9 x 20 cm)
ClassificationCodices
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LinePurchase, Edward C. Moore Jr. Gift, 1928
Dateca. 1590–95

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: probably Lahore, present-day Pakistan. Flag of Pakistan

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"Krishna Holds Up Mount Govardhan to Shelter the Villagers of Braj", Folio from a Harivamsa (The Legend of Hari (Krishna)) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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"Krishna Holds Up Mount Govardhan to Shelter the Villagers of Braj", Folio from a Harivamsa (The Legend of Hari (Krishna)) dates to ca. 1590–95.

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"Krishna Holds Up Mount Govardhan to Shelter the Villagers of Braj", Folio from a Harivamsa (The Legend of Hari (Krishna)) is crafted from ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper.

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"Krishna Holds Up Mount Govardhan to Shelter the Villagers of Braj", Folio from a Harivamsa (The Legend of Hari (Krishna)) is in the public domain and can be freely used.

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

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