Manuscript Page
ca. 1630 (made)
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This Samgrahanisutra text presents a particular aspect of the Jain cosmological view. It shows the great world rulers, who are represented as subordinate deities in the service of the Jinas (saviour-teachers).
In the early 17th century, editions of the Samgrahanisutra followed the prevalent Mughal style. This painting represents a clear break from the lingering medieval Jain conventions. It combines Mughal elements with the traditional Western Indian format that used compartments and registers. The treatment of the costumes is inspired by Mughal conventions. The decorative handling of landscape, with schematic use of tree and flower motifs, illustrates the non-Mughal elements.
In the early 17th century, editions of the Samgrahanisutra followed the prevalent Mughal style. This painting represents a clear break from the lingering medieval Jain conventions. It combines Mughal elements with the traditional Western Indian format that used compartments and registers. The treatment of the costumes is inspired by Mughal conventions. The decorative handling of landscape, with schematic use of tree and flower motifs, illustrates the non-Mughal elements.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Painted in watercolour and ink on paper |
| Brief description | Manuscript page, folio verso from a Samgrahanisutra Manuscript, text, paint on paper, Rajasthan or Gujarat, ca. 1630 |
| Physical description | Manuscript folio verso, watercolour and ink on paper, this verso has text, and red circles. |
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| Summary | This Samgrahanisutra text presents a particular aspect of the Jain cosmological view. It shows the great world rulers, who are represented as subordinate deities in the service of the Jinas (saviour-teachers). In the early 17th century, editions of the Samgrahanisutra followed the prevalent Mughal style. This painting represents a clear break from the lingering medieval Jain conventions. It combines Mughal elements with the traditional Western Indian format that used compartments and registers. The treatment of the costumes is inspired by Mughal conventions. The decorative handling of landscape, with schematic use of tree and flower motifs, illustrates the non-Mughal elements. |
| Bibliographic reference | Pal, Pratapaditya Dr. (Ed.) The Peaceful Liberators: Jain Art from India, New York and London, Los Angeles County Museum of Art and V&A, 1995
Guy, John, p.216 |
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| Accession number | IS.2/2-1984 |
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| Record created | September 27, 2013 |
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