Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: 17th–18th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Color and gold on hemp
Dimensions: Image: 16 3/4 in. × 11 in. (42.5 × 27.9 cm) Overall with mounting: 25 5/8 × 18 1/2 in. (65.1 × 47 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Albert Angell Southwick, in memory of Mrs. Charles Waterbury Clark, 1960
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A central haloed figure surrounded by smaller figures, clouds, pagoda-like structures, and a bowl.
Detailed Description
This vertical, rectangular image features a multi-figure composition in grayscale. The central and largest figure is seated on a large, lotus-shaped seat, facing forward. This figure has a circular halo behind its head and a larger, oval-shaped aura behind its body. It holds a large, multi-petaled flower in its left hand, while its right hand is raised with the palm facing forward. The figure wears jewelry and flowing garments. Above the central figure, in the upper center, a smaller figure sits on a cloud with its hands clasped together at its chest. To the upper left, another smaller figure with multiple arms, holding various objects, is seated on a cloud. To the upper right, a figure with multiple arms, a halo, and an open-mouthed expression is also seated on a cloud. Flanking the central figure, on either side, are two multi-tiered, pagoda-like structures. Below the central figure, in the lower center, a bowl filled with numerous rounded objects, possibly fruits or jewels, rests on a pedestal. This bowl is surrounded by decorative floral elements and what appear to be stylized mountain or rock formations. To the lower left, a seated figure with multiple arms holds objects, positioned on a lotus-shaped base. Similarly, to the lower right, another seated figure with multiple arms holds objects, also on a lotus-shaped base. The background features swirling clouds throughout the upper and middle sections, with a darker, possibly landscape, element at the very bottom. The entire composition is framed by a simple border.
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