Untitled
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: early 15th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Ink, gold and opaque watercolor on cloth
Dimensions: Image: 38 x 29 1/4 in. (96.5 x 74.3 cm) Frame: 54 1/2 x 37 7/8 x 1 1/2 in. (138.4 x 96.2 x 3.8 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Steven Kossak, The Kronos Collections, 1994
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A multi-headed, multi-armed figure with bared teeth stands centrally, surrounded by smaller figures.
Detailed Description
A vertical rectangular artwork, predominantly dark red, black, and gold, is presented within a dark blue border. The central and largest figure is a dark-skinned, multi-headed, multi-armed being. It has a face with bared teeth and multiple eyes, appearing to have three main heads stacked vertically, with smaller head-like forms in its headdress. Its muscular body is adorned with gold jewelry, necklaces, and armbands, and it wears a skirt-like garment. Its many arms extend outwards, holding various objects. The figure stands on a base, possibly atop other figures, within a large, flaming red aura or mandorla outlined in gold. Surrounding this central figure, both within and outside the red aura, are numerous smaller figures. Along the left and right edges of the artwork, and across the top, are rows of small, arched compartments, each containing a miniature figure. These figures vary in posture and appearance, some seated, some standing, some appearing human-like, others more stylized or animalistic. They are rendered in gold and dark colors against a red background within their arches. Below the central figure, there is a horizontal band with more small figures, some appearing to be animals like lions. Further below, at the bottom of the artwork, are three larger arched compartments. Each of these contains a dark-skinned figure with bared teeth, similar in style to the central figure but smaller. The central one appears to be riding an animal, possibly a deer or horse. The figures in the left and right bottom arches also appear to be in dynamic poses, possibly riding or standing on animals. The overall color scheme is dark, with prominent reds, blacks, and gold accents. The gold is used for outlines, details, and jewelry, contrasting with the darker backgrounds. The composition features a large central figure dominating, with smaller figures arranged systematically around it.
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