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A Monk Preaching: Folio 2 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra

Unknown

1275

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Mughal Painting Medieval

Dominant colour

A Monk Preaching: Folio 2 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra is a 1275 unspecified by Unknown, a Mughal Painting work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1275 · Mughal Painting
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a monk sitting cross-legged on a throne, with his right hand raised in a gesture of teaching. He wears a simple white robe and has a serene expression on his face. The background is a warm, earthy color. The monk's pose and gesture suggest that he is preaching or teaching, and the simple yet elegant composition of the painting conveys a sense of calm and contemplation. The artist's use of color and line creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye to the monk's face and hands. The Cleveland Museum of Art is home to many other works of art that explore themes of spirituality and contemplation, including paintings by artists who were influenced by the same cultural and religious traditions as this monk.