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Kalpa Sutra, by Unknown, unspecified

Kalpa Sutra

Unknown

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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 page from the Kalpa Sutra, an ancient Jain text. It shows a woman in a yellow dress, holding a white cloth, and a man in a white robe, holding a staff. There's a tiger in the bottom left corner, and some writing in an unknown script. The painting has a mix of colors, with red, yellow, and purple standing out. The woman and man are surrounded by decorative borders, with intricate designs and patterns. The tiger is depicted in a naturalistic way, with attention to detail. The Kalpa Sutra is a sacred text in Jainism, and this painting is a beautiful example of the art and craftsmanship that went into creating these religious texts.

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