Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: late 17th–early 18th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Distemper on cloth
Dimensions: Image: 28 x 16 5/8 in. (71.1 x 42.2 cm)
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1924
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A black and white image of a central seated figure, smaller figures, and landscape elements
Detailed Description
This vertical rectangular image, rendered in black and white tones, presents a complex scene centered around a large figure. The central figure is seated, facing slightly towards the right, with one leg bent and the other extended. They wear flowing, light-toned robes that drape around their form, and a dark, circular halo is visible behind their head. Their hands are held in a specific gesture. Above and to the left, a circular medallion frames a crowned, multi-armed figure seated on a circular, multi-lobed base, holding various objects. To the upper right, a smaller robed figure sits on a cloud-like formation, looking towards the central figure. On the mid-left, a slender standing figure in light robes is positioned next to a multi-tiered structure with a pointed roof. Another figure, partially obscured by dense foliage, is visible on the mid-right. In the lower left quadrant, a dark-toned, multi-limbed figure with a crown is seated amidst swirling clouds or flame-like elements. The lower right depicts a landscape with dark water, light-toned animals resembling deer, and scattered trees. The background throughout the composition is filled with dense, dark foliage, cloud formations, and mountainous elements, providing a strong contrast to the lighter figures. A line of small, dark script is visible along the very bottom edge of the main image area.
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