This manuscript has the format of a European book and is a composite document with different items.
The 24 Jinas are always represented in a very stylised way in visual art. In some cases, however, the colour of their body is an identifying mark – green for Pārśva, blue for Nemi, for instance.
Apart from this the Jinas have no obvious identifying marks with the exception of the 23rd Jina, Pārśvanātha or Lord Pārśva. Pārśva is usually shown with a snake headdress, which highlights his close association with snakes – nāga. No other Jinas have a life story featuring an animal in this way.
Moreover, each Jina has an emblem that is frequently included in artwork so he can be identified.
In this album, which has five pictures, two Jinas can be definitely named:
The identity of the other three is uncertain. They may be the other most popular Jinas:
A Jina is always shown in meditation, either standing or sitting, like here. Among the Śvetāmbaras, the Jina is thought of as a spiritual king and is often depicted with ornaments and seated on a throne. This is the case here.
