Text, Folio 88 (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 Religious

Dominant colour

Text, Folio 88 (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 painting shows a long, narrow piece of paper with three rectangular sections of text. The text is written in a small, intricate script and is arranged in rows within each section. The paper is a light brown color, and the text is dark brown. The text is written in a language that is not easily recognizable, and it appears to be some sort of religious or philosophical text. The script is ornate and decorative, with intricate flourishes and patterns throughout. The painting is a beautiful example of ancient manuscript art, and it provides a glimpse into the cultural and religious practices of the time. For more information on this type of art, look up the museum: The Cleveland Museum of Art.