Text, Folio 100 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)

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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Byzantine icon painting Classical Antiquity Religious

Dominant colour

Text, Folio 100 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra) is a 14 unspecified by Unknown, a Byzantine icon painting work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 14 · Byzantine icon painting
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The painting shows a text written in an unknown script. The text is arranged in a grid of horizontal lines, with each line containing a series of characters. The characters are small and intricate, with many details that are difficult to make out. The text is written in a dark color, possibly black or brown, on a light-colored background. The background is smooth and even, with no visible texture or pattern. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, with the intricate details of the text creating a sense of complexity and depth. If you're interested in learning more about the techniques used to create this painting, you might want to look up the technique of impasto.