The Approach of Krishna. Page from a Rasamanjari

The birth of Rama and his brothers, from Chapter 17 of the Bala Kanda (Book of Childhood) of the Adhyatma Ramayana (Rama's Journey of the Supreme Spirit) from the Brahmanda Purana (Ancient Scripture of the Cosmic Egg)

Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom of Kangra, Court of Aniruddh Chand (reigned 1823–33)

Pancham Raga

Central India, Malwa, 17th century

Radha Speaks to Krishna: Page from the Boston Rasikapriya (Lover's Breviary)

Unknown Artist

A Young, Angry Heroine, Folio 28 from a Rasamanjari

Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar

Ragamala painting

anonymous

The Heroine Who is Faithfully Loved: Madhya Svadhinapatika Nayika, from a Rasamanjari of Bhanudatta

India, Pahari, Nurpur, 18th century

A couple seated against two pillows engaged in sex, from an erotic series

Northern India, Pahari kingdoms, Himachal Pradesh

Krishna Under a Canopy

Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Raghogarh

Krishna and Radha in a Pavilion, from a copy of the Seven Hundred Verses (Sat Sai) of Bihari

Unknown Artist

The Sentiment of Peace: Sama Rasa, from a Rasikapriya

Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa

Sanehi Ragini, from the “Second Basohli" Ragamala

Northern India, Pahari kingdoms, Himachal Pradesh

Krishna and Radha Avoid Embarrassment: Mottaita Bhava, from a Rasikapriya

Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa