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.

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Date:: early to mid-12th century
Medium:: Distemper and gold on cloth
Culture:: Tibet
Dimensions:: 452 × 625 px
Museum record:: View original

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Portrait of the Indian Monk Atisha

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