Raja Balwant Singh’s Vision of Krishna and Radha 1735 - 1760

Nainsukh painted *Raja Balwant Singh’s Vision of Krishna and Radha*, using opaque watercolor on paper. The painting is divided into distinct zones, each carefully delineated. On the left, Raja Balwant Singh stands in stark white against a neutral backdrop, his hands clasped in devotion. This contrasts sharply with the ornate pavilion on the right, where Krishna and Radha are seated. The lines are precise, yet the space feels ambiguous. The architectural elements don’t quite align, suggesting a dreamlike, visionary quality. Nainsukh plays with perspective, flattening certain planes while elaborating on minute details, such as the floral patterns on the wall. This painting functions on multiple levels. It is a devotional image, but also a statement about the Raja's spiritual insight. The composition reflects a complex interplay between the earthly and the divine, challenging conventional modes of representation. It invites us to consider how art can destabilize fixed meanings, offering new ways of perceiving reality.