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Portrait of Jianzhen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Portrait of Jianzhen, a vertical painting on a brown background with a gold border, depicting a seated bald man with light skin wearing a red robe underneath a beige and black one with a distinctive V-shaped neckline; seated on a brown platform adorned with three small rectangular paintings; behind him, a brown and turquoise folding screen; the monk's facial features include a straight nose, thin lips and half-closed eyes; his right hand resting on his lap, left hand on his knee; the robe covers his left shoulder.

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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