Artwork
Kalpa Sutra
Kalpa Sutra is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
About this work
Overview
The Kalpa Sutra is a painting that illustrates a scene from a sacred Jain text. It features traditional Indian imagery and is characterized by intricate details and vibrant colors.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts four men and an elephant, with one man seated on a throne and another standing beside him. The scene is likely a representation of a significant event or figure from Jain scripture or tradition.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in a style typical of traditional Indian art, with a predominance of red and yellow hues that convey a sense of warmth and energy.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
