The Lineage of Nurpur Devidasa of Nurpur emerged from the vibrant artistic traditions of the Punjab Hills during a transformative era in Indian art history. Active between approximately 1680 and 1720, his life was deeply intertwined with the familial workshop culture that defined the period. He was the son of Kripal, a master artist whose influence shaped the foundation of the family's creative output. Growing up within this lineage, Devidasa was immersed from a young age in the rigorous training required to master the Pahari style. This apprenticeship allowed him to inherit not just technica…