Artwork

Text, folio 186 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)

Text, folio 186 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra) is an unspecified painting by the Byzantine icon painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1119 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This painting is a folio from a manuscript of the Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra, a Buddhist scripture.

About this work

This painting is from a manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines.
It's a religious text, which suggests it was created for spiritual purposes.
The manuscript is quite old, dating back to 1119, which makes it a significant historical artifact.
You can learn more about it at the museum where it's held, the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Overview

This painting is a folio from a manuscript of the Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra, a Buddhist scripture. Created in 1119, it is a significant example of early manuscript art.

Subject & Meaning

The manuscript contains the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines, a key text in Mahayana Buddhism. The artwork's spiritual purpose is tied to the text's significance in Buddhist philosophy and practice.

History & Provenance

Dating to 1119, the manuscript is a historical artifact of considerable age. It is housed at the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is preserved and made available for study.