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Vigil on the Sixth Night After Mahavira's Birth, Folio 33 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra

Unknown , 1488

Vigil on the Sixth Night After Mahavira's Birth, Folio 33 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra, by Unknown, unspecified, 1488
Vigil on the Sixth Night After Mahavira's Birth, Folio 33 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra, by Unknown, unspecified, 1488

Vigil on the Sixth Night After Mahavira's Birth, Folio 33 (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. This painting is a folio from a Kalpa-sutra manuscript, specifically depicting a vigil on the sixth night after Mahavira's birth.

Accession no.
1932.119.33.a
Credit line
Edward L. Whittemore Fund

About this work

Overview

This painting is a folio from a Kalpa-sutra manuscript, specifically depicting a vigil on the sixth night after Mahavira's birth. It features a page with text on the left and a decorative border on the right, containing four small scenes.

Technique & Style

The artwork showcases intricate patterns and bright colors, including blue and red, within the border's four small paintings. The figures depicted have golden halos and are set against ornate backgrounds, suggesting a temple or sacred setting.

Subject & Meaning

The four small paintings in the border appear to illustrate significant moments, likely from a religious narrative. A red circle in the text may symbolize the sun or serve as a holy mark, adding to the page's symbolic content.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Vigil on the Sixth Night After Mahavira's Birth, Folio 33 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra?

Vigil on the Sixth Night After Mahavira's Birth, Folio 33 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra was painted by Unknown in 1488.

Where can I see Vigil on the Sixth Night After Mahavira's Birth, Folio 33 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra?

Vigil on the Sixth Night After Mahavira's Birth, Folio 33 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Vigil on the Sixth Night After Mahavira's Birth, Folio 33 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra?

Vigil on the Sixth Night After Mahavira's Birth, Folio 33 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra is associated with Mughal Painting.