Krishna is subduing the serpent Kaliya

Krishna is subduing the serpent Kaliya

Size : 22 x 29 cm.
Tempera on paper.
Kangra school. Early 19th century AD.
Acquired by the Museum in 1945.
The picture depicts Lord Krishna dancing on Kaliya (the serpent) holding its tail portion. A mountain is seen behind. In the background animals are running in terror.