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 illuminated manuscript, a type of painting that combines text and image to convey religious teachings.
Subject & Meaning
The manuscript illustrates the life of Mahavira, the founder of Jainism, as well as other Jain deities and mythological figures, conveying the principles and stories of the Jain faith.
Technique & Style
The Kalpa Sutra is characterized by intricate illustrations and ornate calligraphy, executed in a style typical of medieval Indian manuscript painting.
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
