, 2008. Fibreglass stone and airplane. National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa. Purchased 2011. Photo © Roman März](/images/content/menuSeeGallery.png)
Benjamin West
The Death of General Wolfe (Detail), 1770
oil on canvas
152.6 x 214.5 cm
Transfer from the Canadian War Memorials, 1921 (Gift of the 2nd Duke of Westminster, England, 1918)
National Gallery of Canada (no. 8007)
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Ceremonial Dagger with Fluting Krishna and Heraldic Eagles, 16th century
Unknown (Indian, Tamil Nadu - 16th century)
gilt copper with iron blade
26.7 cm high
Gift of Max Tanenbaum, Toronto, 1980
National Gallery of Canada (no. 26678)
Krishna is a manifestation of the god Vishnu. As a young herdsman in his native village of Vrindavan, he played the flute to charm the shepherdesses. This exceptional dagger displays a rich iconography: at centre, the divine musician is protected by Bherunda, the terrible eagle with two lion heads. Beneath him is Garuda, Vishnu's winged mount, who in turn is shown above the lion-headed Kirttimukha, the "Face of Glory." His herd of cows appears near Krishna's legs.
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