Who painted Text, folio 24 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra?

Text, folio 24 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra was painted by Unknown in 1488.

Where can I see Text, folio 24 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra?

Text, folio 24 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Text, folio 24 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra?

Text, folio 24 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra is associated with Mughal Painting.

Artwork

Text, folio 24 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra

Unknown , 1488

Text, folio 24 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra is an unspecified painting by the Mughal Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1488 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This painting is a page from a Kalpa-sutra manuscript, depicting a pivotal scene from Jain tradition.

Accession no.: 1932.119.24.b
Credit line: Edward L. Whittemore Fund

About this work

You see a king and queen seated on a golden throne, covered in jewels and bright blue and gold paint.

You see a king and queen seated on a golden throne, covered in jewels and bright blue and gold paint. The queen’s green dress is so rich it ate through the paper.

This page comes from a book about Jain saints. The queen dreamed fourteen lucky dreams before her son was born, he became the founder of Jainism. The green pigment was made from copper and vinegar, which is why the paper is damaged.

Look up more about western india, gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century to see similar paintings.

Overview

This painting is a page from a Kalpa-sutra manuscript, depicting a pivotal scene from Jain tradition.

Subject & Meaning

The artwork shows King Siddhartha and his wife, Trishala, enthroned and adorned with jewelry. Trishala's pregnancy is foretold by a series of auspicious dreams, preceding the birth of Mahavira, the founder of Jainism.

Technique & Style

The painting features extensive use of gold and lapis lazuli, indicating a high level of craftsmanship and expense. A green pigment, derived from copper and vinegar, was used for Trishala's bodice, but its acidity has caused damage to the paper.

History & Provenance

The manuscript dates to the last quarter of the 15th century, a period associated with a distinctive style of painting in western India, particularly Gujarat.