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Text, Folio 63 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra, by Unknown, unspecified, 1488

Text, Folio 63 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra

Unknown

1488

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Text, Folio 63 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra is a 1488 unspecified by Unknown, a Mughal Painting work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

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

About this work

This page is covered in neat rows of black and red text, written in a flowing script. There’s a single bright red circle near the center, standing out against the faded paper. The edges of the page have a thin red border, and the paper looks old and slightly worn. The text is likely part of a religious or instructional book, given the careful layout and use of color. The red circle might mark something important, like a section break or a symbol. Look up Renaissance next to see how this style spread beyond Italy.

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