A Divine Hand: The Life and Art of Kripal of Nurpur Kripal of Nurpur, a name resonating through the annals of Pahari painting, stands as a pivotal figure in 17th-century Indian art. Born in Nurpur, India around the mid-1600s, his life coincided with a flourishing period for miniature painting, particularly within the hill states of the Western Himalayas. While precise biographical details remain elusive—a common fate for artists of th…