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Kalpa Sutra, by Unknown, unspecified

Kalpa Sutra

Unknown

unspecified

From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts

Dominant colour

Overview

Kalpa Sutra is an unspecified by Unknown, held at Detroit Institute of Arts.

Who painted this?
Unknown
Where can I see it?
Detroit Institute of Arts

About this work

This painting is a vibrant depiction of a scene from the Kalpa Sutra, an ancient Jain text. The left side of the image features a man and woman seated on a purple background, surrounded by flames and other objects. Below them, a man in green is shown with an elephant and fish, all rendered in bold colors. The right side of the image contains text in an unknown script, which may be a passage from the Kalpa Sutra. The overall effect is one of energy and movement, with the bold colors and dynamic composition drawing the viewer's eye.

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