Artwork
Tantric Manuscript "Sangrahani Sutra"
Tantric Manuscript "Sangrahani Sutra" is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts. The work titled “Sangrahani Sutra” is a painted manuscript composed of nine distinct panels arranged in a three‑by‑three grid.
About this work
Overview
The work titled “Sangrahani Sutra” is a painted manuscript composed of nine distinct panels arranged in a three‑by‑three grid. Each panel presents an individual figure engaged with a specific object or setting, creating a series of vignettes that together form a cohesive visual narrative.
Subject & Meaning
The figures are shown in varied contexts: a person beside a tree, another within a pink‑toned environment, one accompanied by a bird and a fish, and others holding a flower, a fan, a staff, or surrounded by celestial symbols such as the sun and stars. The recurring motifs of flora, fauna, and celestial bodies suggest symbolic associations typical of tantric iconography.
Technique & Style
The painting employs a vivid palette dominated by red, blue, yellow and green, applied in intricate patterns that emphasize decorative detail. Fine line work and elaborate ornamentation characterize each scene, reflecting the meticulous hand of manuscript illumination.
History & Provenance
The piece is part of the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts, where it is catalogued as a tantric manuscript. Its acquisition details and earlier ownership are recorded in the museum’s archives.
Context
As a tantric manuscript, the work belongs to a tradition of visual texts used for meditative and ritual purposes, where each image functions as a focal point for contemplation. The arrangement of nine panels aligns with symbolic numerology often employed in esoteric practices.
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
Tantric Manuscript "Sangrahani Sutra"
Tantric Manuscript "Sangrahani Sutra"
Tantric Manuscript "Sangrahani Sutra"
Tantric Manuscript "Sangrahani Sutra"
Tantric Manuscript "Sangrahani Sutra"
Tantric Manuscript "Sangrahani Sutra"
Tantric Manuscript "Sangrahani Sutra"
Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra"
Tantric Manuscript "Sangrahani Sutra"
Tantric Manuscript "Sangrahani Sutra"
Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra"
Tantric Manuscript "Sangrahani Sutra"