In Hinduism, Krishna is revered as the eighth avatar of Vishnu, the supreme God. Here, Krishna is wearing a yellow dhoti with pearl necklaces, earrings, and bracelets, as well as a gold crown adorned with peacock feathers. He is attended by three beautiful maidens: one stands behind him, holding a fan and a towel; one pours water into a golden urn; the other delicately washes Krishna’s left foot. This painting is believed to have been produced in the workshop of the 18th-century artist Nainsukh, the son of the renowned painter Pandit Seu. During the 18th century, the influence of Mughal miniature painting began to be felt in the hilly region of Punjab, located at the foot of the Himalayas. This painting is a terrific example of that influence, combining the delicacy of the Mughal style with the region’s own traditional aesthetics.