

Portrait of the Indian Monk Atisha
Portrait of the Indian Monk Atisha, a painting depicting a seated monk in a red robe with a brown hood, sitting cross-legged on a platform; the monk has a tan complexion and a gentle smile; he holds a book in his left hand and makes a gesture with his right hand; a red and gold halo surrounds his head; two smaller figures of monks are visible in the top corners; the background is predominantly red with black and gold accents; the painting has a thick border with geometric patterns and designs.
Artwork Details
- Date
- early to mid-12th century
- Medium
- Distemper and gold on cloth
- Culture
- Tibet
- Dimensions
- 452 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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