Estimated to have originated around the late 16th century in Rajasthan, Rajput miniature painting developed as an off-shoot of the Mughal miniature painting tradition. A form that was used largely to illustrate manuscripts and texts, Rajput painting, in its essence, portrays a desire to depict human love. Love in the form of devotion, lust, courtship, passion, desire, or music can be witnessed through intricately detailed paintings that combine lyrical charm with a subtle narrative visual language.

A painting done in the Rajput miniature style this painting shows a centrally located Lord Vishnu riding a Garuda - his vaahan or vehicle. On his lap is a seated woman -most likely to be his consort Lakshmi. Surrounding the Lord are eight standing male figure, painted in profile. The people seem to be moving as if in procession. Vishnu holds a bow and arrow, a sword like weapon, a conch in his many hands.