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The 6 Most Famous Hemachandra Paintings to Choose From
Updated October 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 6 works by Hemachandra in our catalogue
Quick answer
Number one among Hemachandra's paintings is Seated Rishabha Enthroned, Folio 1 verso of a Yoga-shastra of Hemachandra (1279), whose original is at the Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland. In second and third place: 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). Our catalogue holds 6 works by Hemachandra. The 6 listed here are the most famous, in rank order, with the year and museum of each original.
1088 – 1172, Dhandhuka
Most works: Cleveland Museum of Art
The top 10: Hemachandra's most famous paintings
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Museums holding Hemachandra's originals
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Hemachandra | Paintings from this list |
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 Cleveland Museum of Art |
Cleveland | 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 paintings: FAQ
Which is Hemachandra's most famous work?Show answer
Seated Rishabha Enthroned, Folio 1 verso of a Yoga-shastra of Hemachandra (1279), Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, ranks first, followed by 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 paintings by Hemachandra are listed?Show answer
6 works by Hemachandra are in our catalogue.
Which museums hold Hemachandra's most famous originals?Show answer
Mainly in Cleveland Museum of Art (Cleveland). See the museum table above for the full list.
Which famous Hemachandra paintings does the Cleveland Museum of Art have?Show answer
The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland holds 6 of the paintings ranked here, including Seated Rishabha Enthroned, Folio 1 verso of a Yoga-shastra of Hemachandra, Seated Rishabha Enthroned, Folio 1 verso of a Yoga-shastra of Hemachandra and Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Yoga-shastra: Jain monk with Disciple and Two Laymen, Two Nuns and a Laywoman below (verso).
Can I buy a Hemachandra painting as a reproduction?Show answer
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print. Open the painting, choose the size and place your order.
Hemachandra: the artist behind the paintings
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.