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Shakyamuni with luohan, heavenly king, and boys

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a painting of Shakyamuni with a luohan, a heavenly king, and two boys. The main figure, Shakyamuni, sits cross-legged at the top center. He has dark hair pulled back, and wears a red robe over a white undergarment. To his right, a luohan sits on a rock, with his hands resting on his lap. He has a shaved head and wears a brown robe. The heavenly king, on the right, wears armor and a helmet and sits on a rock. The two boys stand at the front. The boy on the left wears a green garment and holds a blue object. The other boy wears a blue and red garment. The background shows a dark brown sky with clouds. The painting has a beige border around it. A black vertical line is on the left with a small white label.

Artwork Details

Date
early 17th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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