Artwork

Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra"

Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra", by Unknown, unspecified
Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra", by Unknown, unspecified

Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra" is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts. This painting depicts a page from a Tantric manuscript, 'Sangrahani Sutra', featuring a combination of text and a symbolic diagram.

About this work

Overview

This painting depicts a page from a Tantric manuscript, 'Sangrahani Sutra', featuring a combination of text and a symbolic diagram. The artwork showcases a mix of written content and visual representation.

Subject & Meaning

The diagram at the center of the page is a geometric representation, possibly conveying a spiritual or religious idea. The text, written in a language resembling Sanskrit, is divided by red lines, suggesting the page is part of a sacred or ritual text.

Technique & Style

The painting is characterized by muted colors, including shades of orange, pink, and green. The text and diagram are rendered in a traditional style, with attention to the separation of text sections using red lines.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known