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Buddha and Attendants

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Buddha and Attendants is a vertical painting featuring a central figure in yellow robes with a blue headband, surrounded by a green and white halo, standing on clouds with numerous other figures similarly attired, some bearing halos around their heads and standing on clouds. The scene is set against a black background with a tan border. The figures are depicted in various poses, some standing, others appearing to float or walk on clouds. Some figures are shown with red robes under their yellow attire. Swirling white clouds and greenery are visible beneath the figures. At the top, there are small, simplified depictions of people and curved lines suggesting movement or wind.

Artwork Details

Date
17th–18th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
402 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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