Text, Folio 42 (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

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Text, Folio 42 (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 image shows a long, narrow piece of paper with black text. The text is written in a language that looks like it might be from India or Nepal. It's divided into three sections, each with its own set of lines and symbols. The paper is a light brown color, and it looks like it might be quite old. The text itself is very detailed, with lots of small lines and curves. It's hard to tell what it says, but it looks like it might be some kind of religious or philosophical text. The way it's written, with all these intricate details, makes it look very beautiful. If you want to learn more about this kind of artwork, you might want to check out The Cleveland Museum of Art.