Text, Folio 68 (recto), 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 Religious

Dominant colour

Text, Folio 68 (recto), 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 painting shows a long, narrow piece of wood with three sections of text. The text is written in a foreign script and is arranged in horizontal lines. The wood is light brown and has a smooth surface. The text is densely packed and takes up most of the space on the wood. The script is intricate and features many small characters. The overall effect is one of complexity and detail. If you're interested in learning more about this type of artwork, you might want to explore the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.