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Ten Kings of Hell

Jin Chushi

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a traditional Chinese painting titled "Ten Kings of Hell" by Jin Chushi. The scene shows a seated man wearing a red and black robe with a white crown on his head, sitting on a white throne behind a brown table. He is gesturing with his right hand and resting his left hand on the table. To his left, a man in a green robe and black hat stands beside the table, holding a document. In front of the table, two men in white clothing are standing. On the right side of the image, another man in a red robe and black hat stands with his hands clasped. In the foreground, a colorful figure sits on a tiger and snake, holding a sword. The background features a red-framed window with white flowers on a red stand. The painting is set against a beige background with a thin gold border.

Artwork Details

Date
before 1195
Medium
One of five of a set of ten hanging scrolls; ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
381 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette