Fine Art Reproduction Print (Sarma Bros / Ravi Varma Reproduction)
Artist / Date: Raja Ravi Varma | Sarma Bros, Vepery
Key Features
This tender and delightful composition presents Navneet Krishna-the butter-loving infant Krishna-capturing one of the most beloved and endearing forms of the divine child, seated upon a plush cushion and cradling his cherished pot of freshly churned butter (navneet). Adorned with fragrant rose garlands, jewelled ornaments, and a golden crown, the chubby-cheeked Krishna gazes outward with an irresistibly innocent charm, a lump of stolen butter held delicately in his tiny hand.
The infant god's association with butter is one of the most cherished motifs of Krishna devotion, evoking his childhood escapades in Vrindavan where he would mischievously steal butter and curds from the homes of the gopis, earning him the affectionate name Makhan Chor (the butter thief). Here, however, the scene is one of loving indulgence, the divine child surrounded and doted upon by adoring attendants.
Behind the seated Krishna, a princely figure-crowned and richly adorned-gazes down with tender affection, holding a peacock-feather fan, while two beautifully attired women in vibrant silk sarees lean in lovingly, one draping a garland around his neck. Their doting attention captures the universal delight that the infant Krishna inspires, embodying vatsalya bhava-the devotional sentiment of parental and nurturing love toward the divine.
Rendered in Ravi Varma's signature academic realism and reproduced by the Sarma Bros of Vepery, this print glows with warm color, luminous modeling, and rich ornamental detail. It stands as one of the most affectionate and popular depictions of Krishna's childhood, cherished in homes and shrines as an embodiment of divine innocence, love, and joy.
Museum-Grade Poster Details
Size: 18 × 24 inches
Paper: 350 GSM archival matte paper
Print Quality: High-resolution reproduction preserving fine linework, warm luminous modeling, and rich color depth true to the original print
Finish: Non-glare museum matte finish
Ideal For: Vaishnava practitioners, lovers of Krishna childhood imagery, home altar and puja spaces, and admirers of tender Puranic devotional art
Why You'll Love It
A rare and endearing Ravi Varma classic-the butter-loving infant Krishna surrounded by adoring attendants, radiating divine innocence and joy.
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