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Nemi Enthroned, Folio 54 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
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Followers of the Jain religion recognize 24 Jinas, individuals who reached liberation from the cycles of death and rebirth. Arishtanemi was the 22nd of the 24 and was a cousin of Krishna. Here Arishtanemi sits in eternal meditative bliss, crowned and bejeweled in a shrine. His attendants are sometimes recognized as the Hindu deities Krishna and Balarama. Followers of the Jain religion do not view Krishna as a supreme deity; instead, they view him and his brother Balarama as semidivine heroes with access to the liberated being.
| Artist / Maker | Western India, Gujarat |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1475–1500 |
| Culture / Origin | Western India, Gujarat |
| Medium | Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Overall: 12.5 x 25.7 cm (4 15/16 x 10 1/8 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Painting |
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