Scene from The Illustrated Legends of Jin’ōji Temple

The image depicts a serene scene with several figures and natural elements. The scene features a group of people dressed in traditional robes, some of whom are on a path. A figure with red flames on their head and body stands on the left. The background shows a cliffside with trees and rocks. A body of water is visible behind the cliff. The artwork's border is beige with a brown patterned stripe at the top and bottom. The scene is from "The Illustrated Legends of Jin'ōji Temple" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:: early 14th century
Medium:: Fragment of a handscroll mounted as a hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Culture:: Japan
Dimensions:: 600 × 450 px
Museum record:: View original