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Shakyamuni with the Sixteen Benevolent Deities

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a large painting of Shakyamuni with the Sixteen Benevolent Deities. The painting shows Shakyamuni sitting cross-legged on a platform at the top center, surrounded by a halo. He has black hair and wears a red robe. He sits on a multi-colored platform with red, blue, and gold details. The platform is flanked by two smaller figures on either side. The bottom half of the painting features a group of 16 smaller figures arranged in four rows, with four figures per row. The background of the painting is dark brown. The border of the painting is decorated with a red and gold pattern. The figures are painted in a traditional style with intricate details and colors.

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461 × 900 px
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