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Text, Folio 27 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra

Text, Folio 27 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra, by Unknown, unspecified, 1488
Text, Folio 27 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra, by Unknown, unspecified, 1488

Text, Folio 27 (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 an ancient manuscript, specifically a Kalpa-sutra text, presented in a painted format.

About this work

Overview

This artwork is a page from an ancient manuscript, specifically a Kalpa-sutra text, presented in a painted format.

Technique & Style

The page features densely packed text in an unknown script, written in black ink with red highlights, on a beige background. A red line separates the two columns of text, adding a touch of color to the otherwise simple design.

Context

The style of this manuscript is distinct from Western traditions, and is not related to the Renaissance movement, despite some superficial similarities in use of color.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

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