Text, Folio 147 (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 147 (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

This painting shows a long, narrow piece of paper with text on it. The text is written in rows and columns, with small, intricate letters. The paper is a light brown color, with a slightly darker border around the edges. The text is written in a language that looks like Sanskrit or another ancient script. The letters are small and detailed, with many flourishes and decorations. The overall effect is one of intricate beauty and craftsmanship. If you want to learn more about this style of art, you might want to check out the work of artist Unknown.