{"product_id":"the-butter-thief-balakrishna-in-tanjore-painting-by-sanjay-tandekar","title":"The Butter Thief: Balakrishna in Tanjore Painting by Sanjay Tandekar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003eThis is an exquisite Tanjore Painting by artist Sanjay Tandekar, showing the beloved child deity Lord Krishna (Balakrishna) engaged in a playful act, often referred to as the \"Butter Thief\" (Makhan Chor).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTanjore (Thanjavur) Painting is a classical South Indian art form known for its elaborate composition, vibrant colors, iconic relief work, and extensive use of gold leaf and semi-precious stones, primarily depicting Hindu deities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the center of the composition is Balakrishna. He symbolizes innocence, divine mischief, and profound love. Visually, the chubby child Krishna is depicted with his characteristic dark blue complexion, reaching into or leaning on a large, intricately decorated pot of butter. The pot, along with his numerous jewels and crown, is rendered in high relief using gold leaf and studded with semi-precious red and green stones, giving the artwork a luminous, three-dimensional quality. He wears a large, ornate crown topped with peacock feathers. The background is dramatically dark—a deep black—which highlights the luminosity of the gold and the bright red, floral-patterned curtains and architectural columns that frame the central figure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe color palette is rich and concentrated, dominated by the deep black background and the large volume of shimmering gold relief used for the deity's ornamentation and the architectural features. Intense red is used for the draping curtains, contrasting with the bright blue of Krishna's skin and the various colored stones used as decoration. The pattern is one of opulent detail and centralized focus, emphasizing the wealth and divinity of the Lord, captured in a moment of playful human vulnerability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis opulent, devotional artwork is a great addition to any collection, celebrating the playful and beloved childhood of Lord Krishna through the spectacular artistry of traditional Tanjore painting.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sanjay Tandekar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47826686935254,"sku":null,"price":14500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._The_Butter_Thief_Balakrishna_in_Tanjore_Painting_by_Sanjay_Tandekar.png?v=1770621754","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/the-butter-thief-balakrishna-in-tanjore-painting-by-sanjay-tandekar","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}