Artwork

Text, Folio 3 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra

Text, Folio 3 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra, by Unknown, unspecified, 1488
Text, Folio 3 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra, by Unknown, unspecified, 1488

Text, Folio 3 (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. A parchment page, yellowed with age, features text written in black ink with red accents.

About this work

Overview

A parchment page, yellowed with age, features text written in black ink with red accents.

Subject & Meaning

The text, in a flowing script, is likely a passage from a religious text, possibly a Kalpa-sutra, a Jain scripture. The language is not immediately identifiable.

Technique & Style

The use of red accents adds visual interest to the predominantly black text. The script's flowing style suggests a high level of calligraphic skill.

Context

The artwork is an example of a manuscript page, likely from a Jain or other Indian religious tradition, rather than the Renaissance movement.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

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