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Text, Folio 28 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra, by Unknown, unspecified, 1488

Text, Folio 28 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra

Unknown

1488

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Text, Folio 28 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra is a 1488 unspecified by Unknown, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1488 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting features a page of text, likely from a religious manuscript, with black ink and red accents on a beige background. The text is written in an unknown script, with some words or phrases highlighted in red. The page appears to be a folio, with a central fold and a small red mark in the center. The text is densely packed, with no visible images or illustrations. The use of red ink adds a touch of elegance to the page, suggesting that it may have been created for a special purpose or audience. The overall effect is one of simplicity and devotion. If you're interested in learning more about the artistic techniques used in this painting, you might want to explore the Renaissance movement, which was known for its use of chiaroscuro, impasto, and sfumato.

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