Who painted Kalpa Sutra?

Kalpa Sutra was painted by Unknown.

Where can I see Kalpa Sutra?

Kalpa Sutra is held by Detroit Institute of Arts.

Artwork

Kalpa Sutra

Unknown

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 painting that visually interprets a sacred Jain text of the same name, which chronicles the lives of the 24 Tirthankaras (enlightened beings) and the cosmology of the Jain universe.

Subject & Meaning

The subject matter revolves around illustrating key narratives from the Kalpa Sutra, including the births, enlightenment, and liberation of Tirthankaras, as well as depictions of the Jain cosmos, conveying spiritual enlightenment and the path to moksha (liberation).