Temple Banner with Pilgrimage Sites and Scenes from the Svayambhu-purana (Ancient Text of the Primordial Buddha)
The image depicts a temple banner with a predominantly green background. The banner features multiple horizontal sections, each containing numerous small scenes and figures. The top section has a wavy line running through it, with various small images of people and objects. Below this are several rows of rectangular panels, some pink, some dark blue, and some green, each containing multiple small images of people in various poses. Some panels feature a single large image, while others contain multiple smaller ones. The images depict people sitting, standing, or engaging in other activities. Some panels include objects such as buildings, trees, or other structures. The overall effect is one of intricate detail and dense visual storytelling. The banner appears to be an illustration of scenes from an ancient text, specifically the Svayambhu-purana. The artwork is attributed to an unknown artist.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 900 × 274 px
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