Text, Folio 13 (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

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Text, Folio 13 (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 image depicts a long, narrow piece of wood with a series of lines and symbols etched into it. The wood is a light brown color and has a rough texture. The lines and symbols are arranged in a specific pattern, with some lines being thicker and darker than others. Upon closer inspection, it appears that the lines and symbols are some form of writing or code. The text is written in a language that is unfamiliar to me, and I am unable to decipher its meaning. If you're interested in learning more about the techniques used to create this piece, you might want to explore the technique of impasto.