Akrura and Kritavarma flee Dvaraka, page from the "Large Basohli" Bhagavata Puranac. 1760–65 · Study 1971.94

Context from the museum

Two warriors flee from Krishna’s capital city on horseback in a scene that takes place late in the life of Krishna. They were responsible for the death of Krishna’s father-in-law, King Satrajit. One of them carries the infamous Syamantaka jewel, stolen from King Satrajit. This magical jewel, a gift from the sun god, has the power to produce 170 pounds of gold every day. They fear Krishna’s wrath.

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The selected image measurement for Akrura and Kritavarma flee Dvaraka, page from the "Large Basohli" Bhagavata Purana is 37.8 cm wide and 27.5 cm high, equivalent to approximately 14.9 × 10.8 inches. Dividing width by height gives a format ratio of 1.37:1. The rectangular bounding area is 0.10 square meters; it describes the measured footprint, not the amount of paint or the monetary value.

On an illustrative 300 cm wall, the recorded width occupies 12.6% of the span before adding a frame. A centered placement leaves approximately 131.1 cm on each side before adding a frame. These are calculations by Physical Art For Crypto using museum measurements. They are not the museum’s display recommendations.

Questions to bring to your own collection

With Akrura and Kritavarma flee Dvaraka, page from the "Large Basohli" Bhagavata Purana in view, identify one feature you can point to, then distinguish what the museum records from your personal response. Keep its medium, Gum tempera and ink on paper, in your notes when comparing contemporary works.

• Which part of this horizontal composition catches your eye first?
• Would a 37.8 cm width still suit the space after allowing for furniture and a frame?
• What surface detail would you need to see in person or in a close photograph?