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
This painting is a single page from the Kalpa Sutra, an ancient Jain religious text. It features a woman in yellow and a man in white, accompanied by a tiger, within intricately bordered frames.
Subject & Meaning
The depicted figures and tiger are part of the narrative or illustrative content of the Kalpa Sutra, a sacred Jain text. Their specific roles or the scene’s meaning are not immediately clear without contextual knowledge of the text.
Technique & Style
The work showcases a vibrant color palette (notably red, yellow, and purple) and detailed, naturalistic rendering, as seen in the tiger. Intricate patterns adorn the borders surrounding the central figures.
History & Provenance
Origin details (date, region, artist) are not specified. The script in the painting remains unidentified, adding to the mystery of its precise historical context.
Context
As part of the Kalpa Sutra, this painting reflects the artistic and craftsmanship traditions dedicated to Jain religious texts, highlighting the importance of visual storytelling in spiritual manuscripts.
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
