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Mahavira in the Realm of Liberation (Nirvana), Folio 43 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra, by Unknown, unspecified, 1488

Mahavira in the Realm of Liberation (Nirvana), Folio 43 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra

Unknown

1488

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Mahavira in the Realm of Liberation (Nirvana), Folio 43 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra is a 1488 unspecified by Unknown, a Mughal Painting work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1488 · Mughal Painting
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a seated figure in bright colors—reds, blues, and golds—floating above a lotus flower. The figure wears a crown and holds a golden object. Around them, clouds and a red border frame the scene. To the right, there’s writing in black and red ink, packed tightly in rows. The text looks like an old script, likely part of a religious story. The colors pop against the faded paper, making the figure stand out. If you like this style, check out Renaissance art for more vivid, symbolic works.

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