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The sky is as clear blue as Krishna's cloud complexion. He spends a sunny day with Radha beneath a fruit tree. Playing his flute to pass the time, the young lord mesmerizes his beloved, whose love for the young Hindu lord is infinite. All is beauty in this charming Madhubani painting by Devendra Kumar Jha. Originating in northern Bihar, Madhubani painting was once used to decorate the floors and walls of homes.

As each painting is an individual creation, each is unique. Colors and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured.

After filling her water jar at the river, Radha walks through the lush jungle where Krishna awaits her. They pause beneath a fruit tree, its flowering branches a metaphor for the couple's blossoming love. Sheela Devi explores the pure, spiritual love shared by the pair in this colorful painting. The Indian artist works in the traditional Madhubani style, drawing freehand on handmade paper.

Lovely Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, stands on lotus petals. In two hands she holds lotus blossoms, another holds a water jar, and one hand reaches outward in a gesture of generosity. Lakshmi is the wife of Lord Vishnu and is the goddess of prosperity, purity, chastity and generosity.The Hindu deity comes to life in a colorful Madhubani painting by Devendra Kumar Jha, who draws each meticulous detail freehand. Originating in northern Bihar, Madhubani painting was once used to decorate the floors and walls of homes.

As each painting is an individual creation, each is unique. Colors and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured.

Americo Tinoco exalts Mary's humanity as she tenderly proffers her breast for the infant Jesus. Crowned by a halo, she radiates maternal love. Tinoco works in the style of the Cuzco School, painting replicas of colonial religious portraiture found in the city's convents. The work is enhanced by luminous applications of gilt.

Titled "Virgen de la leche" in Spanish.