Radha and Krishna sack Abbey Tavern

Abbey Tavern

The Strand

showing an ugly woman holding a spy glass which touches the circumference of a large circle representing a magnified drop of water filled with grotesque aquatic creatures

Found in the collection of the Leopold Museum

Radha and Krishna sack Abbey TavernRadha and Krishna, the most celebrated couple within Hindu mythology are a common Madhubai subject. Krishna is most often portrayed with his flute with which he enchants his devoted gopis (cowherd girls). Radha is his favourite gopi and their relationship represents Eternal Love. Radha also symbolizes the individual soul that is awakened to the love of God and is absorbed in such love.