“Yashoda and Krishna” beautifully captures a tender moment between Lord Krishna as an infant and his foster mother, Yashoda. The painting often depicts Yashoda in a traditional Indian sari, her expression filled with profound maternal love and devotion as she gazes upon the divine child. Krishna, portrayed as a playful and innocent toddler, might be reaching for her or gazing back with childlike curiosity.

Ravi Varma’s characteristic blend of European academic realism with Indian mythological themes is evident in the naturalistic rendering of figures and their emotional depth. The colors are rich and vibrant, and the composition focuses intimately on the bond between mother and child, often with subtle background elements like a cow, symbolizing the pastoral setting of Krishna’s childhood. The work radiates warmth, serenity, and spiritual affection.