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Jain Manuscript: Kalakacarya Katha

Jain Manuscript: Kalakacarya Katha, by Unknown, unspecified
Jain Manuscript: Kalakacarya Katha, by Unknown, unspecified

Jain Manuscript: Kalakacarya Katha is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts. A page from a Jain manuscript, Kalakacarya Katha, is depicted in this painting, featuring a combination of text and illustrations.

About this work

Overview

A page from a Jain manuscript, Kalakacarya Katha, is depicted in this painting, featuring a combination of text and illustrations.

Subject & Meaning

The illustration shows a narrative scene with a central figure in white robes, accompanied by other individuals and architectural elements, as well as a horseman on a blue steed, suggesting a story is being told.

Technique & Style

The text and images are rendered in a distinctive, antiquated style, characterized by vibrant colors, notably red and blue, and intricate details that evoke a sense of history and cultural significance.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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