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 images.
Subject & Meaning
It depicts scenes from the life of Mahavira, the last Jain Tirthankara, and other Jain deities and mythological figures, illustrating the Kalpa Sutra text, a sacred Jain scripture.
Technique & Style
The manuscript is characterized by intricate illustrations and ornate calligraphy, showcasing a blend of Indian and Western artistic influences.
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
