Text, folio 171 (recto), 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 171 (recto), 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 wood with three rectangular sections of text. The text is written in a language that is not easily recognizable, and it is arranged in horizontal lines within each section. The wood is a light brown color, and it has a smooth surface. The text is written in a dark brown ink, and it is quite dense, with little space between the lines. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, with the text being the main focus of the piece. If you're interested in learning more about ancient manuscripts, you might want to explore the holdings of The Cleveland Museum of Art.