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, known as the Kalpa Sutra, is a religious artwork featuring a reclining woman in a richly decorated setting.
Subject & Meaning
The woman, adorned in jewelry and a green sari, lies on a colorful bed with a patterned blanket, suggesting a scene of luxury and comfort. The presence of a fruit bowl on a nearby table adds to the sense of opulence.
Technique & Style
The artwork showcases a mix of warm and cool colors, with a predominance of reds, yellows, and greens, creating a sense of depth and emotion. The intricate details in the woman's jewelry and the bed's decorations demonstrate a high level of craftsmanship.
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
