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 Jain manuscript painting that illustrates the life of Lord Mahavira, the founder of Jainism.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts key events in Mahavira's life, including his birth, renunciation, and attainment of enlightenment, conveying the principles of Jainism through visual narrative.
Technique & Style
Executed in tempera on paper, the Kalpa Sutra features intricate illustrations and ornate calligraphy, characteristic of medieval Jain manuscript art.
Context
Produced within a Jain monastic community, the manuscript reflects the tradition's emphasis on spiritual guidance and the preservation of sacred texts through art.
Artist & collection
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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
