Artwork
Text, Folio 18 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Text, Folio 18 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra is an unspecified painting by the Mughal Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1488 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This artwork is a page from a Kalpa-sutra, a Jain text, featuring handwritten text in an unidentified script.
About this work
Overview
This artwork is a page from a Kalpa-sutra, a Jain text, featuring handwritten text in an unidentified script.
Technique & Style
The text is rendered in black ink with red accents, arranged in horizontal lines on a light-brown background resembling aged paper. Three red circles are placed on either side and in the middle of the text, adding a touch of elegance to the overall design.
Context
The style of this artwork is associated with Jain manuscript illustration, distinct from Western art movements.
Artist & collection
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