Album of Daoist and Buddhist Themes: Kings of Hells: Leaf 39

Album of Daoist and Buddhist Themes: Kings of Hells: Leaf 39 by an unknown artist shows a drawing on aged paper featuring various scenes. The lower half depicts a mountainous landscape with dark shading suggesting depth and dimension. A figure appears to be seated on the left side of the lower half. The upper half contains multiple scenes. On the left, a figure sits on a dais, under an archway; others are standing around. To the right, several figures appear on clouds or in mid-air, one holding a pole with a flag. A building structure with tiled floors and walls is also present. Some characters are repeated or overlapping. The background of the paper is tan with darker areas suggesting shadows or damage. A red seal is visible in the bottom-left corner. Some Chinese characters appear in white in the upper-right.

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Dimensions: 900 × 805 px
Museum Record: View original

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Album of Daoist and Buddhist Themes: Kings of Hells: Leaf 39

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