Text, Folio 73 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
1488
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1488
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Text, Folio 73 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra is a 1488 unspecified by Unknown, a Mughal Painting work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This is a page of handwritten text in red and black ink on aged paper. The letters are packed tightly, filling every space. A bright red circle sits in the middle, like a tiny sunburst. The edges of the page are marked with red lines, and the paper looks worn, with some spots where the ink is fading. The text is likely part of an ancient book, carefully copied by hand. The red circle might mark an important word or symbol in the script. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how light and shadow create drama in art.
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