Artwork
Text, Folio 50 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Text, Folio 50 (recto), 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.
- Accession no.
- 1932.119.50.a
- Credit line
- Edward L. Whittemore Fund
About this work
Overview
Text, Folio 50 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra, is a densely written page featuring black ink text with red accents on aged, browned paper. Characteristic faded red border lines and a central red circle with a dot (resembling a seal) are notable compositional elements.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a textual excerpt from a Kalpa-sutra, a Jain religious scripture. The red highlights likely denote important passages or keywords within the Sanskrit text, aiding in the spiritual or scholarly engagement with the scripture.
Technique & Style
The work exhibits meticulous handwriting in black ink, with strategic use of red for emphasis and decoration. The dense, neatly arranged rows of Sanskrit script reflect a traditional approach to sacred textual representation.
History & Provenance
While specific creation and ownership details are not provided, the page's condition (browned paper, faded red lines) suggests centuries of careful preservation, hinting at a history of revered use and storage.
Context
This folio is part of a larger Kalpa-sutra manuscript, a type of text central to Jain religious practices and beliefs. Its creation and use would have been within a Jain scribal and devotional context.
Artist & collection
