Hemachandra, 1088 – 1172

The 6 Most Famous Paintings by Hemachandra

The painting that made Hemachandra famous is Seated Rishabha Enthroned, Folio 1 verso of a Yoga-shastra of Hemachandra (1279); it hangs in the Кливлендский музей искусств, Кливленд. Seated Rishabha Enthroned, Folio 1 verso of a Yoga-shastra of Hemachandra (1279) and Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Yoga-shastra: Jain monk with Disciple and Two Laymen, Two Nuns and a Laywoman below (verso) (1279) follow it in the hearts of collectors and museum visitors. Of the 6 works by Hemachandra in our catalogue, these 6 are the most admired, each presented with its date, its museum and what sets it apart.

Рейтинг основан на нашем показателе популярности, который учитывает количество поисковых запросов, посещений и заказов для каждой работы. Обновлено Октябрь 2026. Every masterpiece on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, at the size you choose.

Портрет Hemachandra
Hemachandra · 1088 – 1172
Дата рождения · дата смерти
1088 – 1172, Dhandhuka
Работы в нашем каталоге
6
Самые известные
Seated Rishabha Enthroned, Folio 1 verso of a Yoga-shastra of Hemachandra (1279)
Больше всего работ в
Кливлендский музей искусств

Hemachandra: the ten masterpieces

Where to see Hemachandra's paintings

1 музеев, в которых находится больше всего картин со страницы.

Музей Город Работы Hemachandra Картины из этого списка
Кливлендский музей искусств, КливлендКливлендский музей искусств Кливленд 6 Seated Rishabha Enthroned, Folio 1 verso of a Yoga-shastra of Hemachandra, Seated Rishabha Enthroned, Folio 1 verso of a Yoga-shastra of Hemachandra, Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Yoga-shastra: Jain monk with Disciple and Two Laymen, Two Nuns and a Laywoman below (verso)

Hemachandra's masterpieces: questions and answers

Which painting is Hemachandra best known for?Show the answer

Seated Rishabha Enthroned, Folio 1 verso of a Yoga-shastra of Hemachandra (1279), Кливлендский музей искусств, Кливленд. Next come Seated Rishabha Enthroned, Folio 1 verso of a Yoga-shastra of Hemachandra (1279) and Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Yoga-shastra: Jain monk with Disciple and Two Laymen, Two Nuns and a Laywoman below (verso) (1279).

How many works did Hemachandra paint?Show the answer

Our catalogue lists 6 works by Hemachandra.

In which museums can I see Hemachandra's masterpieces?Show the answer

Most of them are in Кливлендский музей искусств (Кливленд). The table above lists the museums one by one.

Which masterpieces by Hemachandra hang at the Кливлендский музей искусств?Show the answer

Seated Rishabha Enthroned, Folio 1 verso of a Yoga-shastra of Hemachandra, Seated Rishabha Enthroned, Folio 1 verso of a Yoga-shastra of Hemachandra и Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Yoga-shastra: Jain monk with Disciple and Two Laymen, Two Nuns and a Laywoman below (verso) are among the 6 works on this page held by the Кливлендский музей искусств, Кливленд.

Can I own a reproduction of a Hemachandra masterpiece?Show the answer

Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in the size you choose, from the painting's own page.

The life of Hemachandra

The Polymath of Gujarat

Hemachandra was a prolific scholar and monk of the Śvetāmbara school of Jainism. Born in Dhandhuka, India, he was a man of immense intellect, earning the title kalikālasarvajña, meaning "the knower of all knowledge in his times." His vast contributions spanned numerous disciplines, including mathematics, history, philosophy, poetry, and grammar. As a grammarian, he produced the Siddha-Hema-Śabdanuśāśana, a work that included six different languages. He is also recognized as the father of the Gujarati language.

His mathematical insights were profound; he described the Fibonacci sequence around 1150, decades before Fibonacci. He also applied mathematical principles to the study of Sanskrit poetic rhythms, calculating the various patterns possible from short and long syllables.

A Life of Scholarship and Service

Throughout his life, Hemachandra served as an adviser to King Kumārapāla and was a prominent figure in the Chaulukya royal court. His literary output was vast, ranging from the epic poem Triśaṣṭi-śalākā-puruṣacarita, which details the lives of important figures in Jainism, to political treatises like the Arhannīti. He was a master of many forms, including lexicography, prosody, and logic.

Hemachandra's influence extended into the social and religious fabric of the region. His involvement in the construction of the Jain temple at Taranga and his influence on King Kumārapāla contributed to Jainism becoming the official religion of Gujarat. He concluded his life through the practice of sallekhana, a Jaina fast, and died in Patan.

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