Sujet
Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Kalpa-sutra: The Monk Gautama, Enthroned (recto), 1279. Creator: Devachandra (Indian).
Légende
Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Kalpa-sutra: The Monk Gautama, Enthroned (recto), 1279. The text on this rare, early manuscript page tells of the birth of Mahavira, but the painting is that of a monk, seated in the yogic posture of meditation and making the gesture of recitation and discourse with his right hand. He wears a white robe, and lying over his shoulders is a broom that he would use to sweep the ground before him as he walks, to ensure he does not inadvertently harm a tiny creature. Strict adherence to nonviolence is a major tenet of the Jain religion.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Notre référence
HRM19F91_047
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Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
28,8Mo (2,3Mo) / 64,6cm x 11,2cm / 7628 x 1319 (300dpi)