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Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra", by Unknown, unspecified

Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra"

Unknown

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From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts

Dominant colour

Overview

Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani 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 shows a page from a religious text, with intricate black and red script on a yellowed background. The text is written in a language that looks like Sanskrit or another ancient Indian script. The script is densely packed, with little space between the lines. The red ink is used to highlight certain words or phrases, adding a pop of color to the page. The yellow background has a rough texture, suggesting that the page is made of handmade paper. The level of detail in the script suggests that the artist was highly skilled and meticulous in their work. If you're interested in learning more about the techniques used to create this piece, you might want to look up the term "sfumato".

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