Scene from the Life of the Buddha
The painting depicts a serene scene with a large figure of Buddha sitting cross-legged in the center-left, surrounded by a green halo and a beige circle. He wears a beige robe and has black hair. To his left, three smaller figures dressed in robes stand; two are on the left edge, and one is further back. On the right side, two more figures in robes are visible. A tree with green leaves and a thick trunk is positioned to the right of Buddha. In the background, a winding river flows from the bottom-right corner towards the center, with a mountain range behind it. The sky above the mountains is dark with clouds. The entire scene is set against a brown background and framed by an orange border.
Artwork Details
- Date
- early 15th century
- Medium
- Section of a wall panel mounted as a hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 412 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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