Artwork
Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra"
Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra" is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts. This Tantric manuscript page, known as the 'Sangrahani Sutra', is a hand-painted representation of a sacred text.
About this work
Overview
This Tantric manuscript page, known as the 'Sangrahani Sutra', is a hand-painted representation of a sacred text. The page is densely filled with intricate script, rendered in black ink on a yellowed surface.
Technique & Style
The text is accompanied by red annotations and markings, adding a touch of color to the composition. The level of detail and the handwritten quality of the script suggest a high degree of craftsmanship and a labor-intensive process.
Subject & Meaning
The manuscript page is a visual representation of a sacred text, likely holding spiritual significance within the Tantric tradition. The script and annotations convey meaning and context that would be decipherable to those familiar with the language and tradition.
Artist & collection
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Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra"
Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra"
Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra"
Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra"
Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra"
Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra"
Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra"
Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra"
Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra"
Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra"
Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra"
Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra"